empoweredaging.com: Empowered Aging- Long term care ombudsman plus resources and support for older residents in Contra Costa County

canhr.org: California Advocates of Nursing Home Reform- CANHR provides several resources, information, advocacy and support for older residents and their families including factsheets, checklists and guides.

cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing: We serve the most vulnerable people of California and our mission is to promote the health, safety, and quality of life of each person in community care through the administration of an effective and collaborative regulatory enforcement system. On this site you can locate senior living facilities and review recent licensing and compliance reports.