Fact Sheet by Eldercare Locator, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. A good introduction to Assisted Living, what is it, what services are provided, and how to choose an Assisted Living facility. Also included are a general discussion of the costs of Assisted Living, Medicaid coverage (Medicare does not cover the costs of assisted living), and links to three checklists to help you evaluate Assisted Living Facilities, as well as to additional nonprofit and government sources of information on Assisted Living.
http://www.eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Resources/fact_sheets/assisted_living.aspx
