Decision tools
Senior care decision tools for Medicare, DME, discharge, and care choices.
Use practical checklists and planning tools before calling a hospital, insurer, Medicare Advantage plan, DME supplier, home health agency, nursing home, or assisted living community.
Last reviewed: June 27, 2026. Confirm program rules, coverage, availability, and provider details directly with official sources.
Hospital in-network verification checklist
Use exact questions for facility, doctor group, urgent care, university hospital, authorization, and separate billing checks.
OpenMedicare Advantage hospital access checker
Prepare network, referral, authorization, travel, post-acute care, and discharge questions before choosing care.
OpenHospital discharge home setup checklist
Prepare equipment, home health, nutrition, medications, transportation, and caregiver tasks before discharge.
OpenDME documentation checklist
Prepare provider orders, medical-necessity notes, plan rules, supplier questions, and denial-risk checks.
OpenCPAP Medicare replacement schedule
Understand common CPAP replacement-supply categories and questions to verify with Medicare, plan, and supplier.
OpenAssisted living cost estimator
Estimate likely cost drivers, care level, room type, medication support, memory care, and location questions.
OpenSenior care level finder
Compare home care, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehab, respite, and hospice decision signals.
OpenHome health vs nursing home decision guide
Compare medical needs, safety risk, caregiver capacity, Medicare limits, and discharge planning realities.
OpenMedicaid assisted living waiver guide
Understand state-specific waiver questions, waiting lists, room-and-board limits, and eligibility checks.
OpenSources used for this guide
Use these official sources to verify current rules, coverage, provider data, and local program details.