National Referral Agency? Thank you, NO!

National Referral agencies are popping up on the internet. These companies are just marketing companies that only care about commissions. They will match you up with few facilities in a desired geographic area and that fit into your budget without any consideration about what your loved one actually needs. They never meet with you or your loved one, have never been to any of the facilities they recommend, yet they will try anything to get you to go through them so they can get paid. That's what they are trained to do. They are not affiliated with all the facilities on their website so you will only be directed to a few facilities that they are contracted with.
If you go to their website and provide your personal contact information, they will continually harass you. They do not charge you, but they are not providing anything of value. All the information they provide is available for free on every state website. Just go your state website and search for licensed facilities. You will be able to check them all out, find out all about each facilities location plus citations and rules violations. You should research and tour many before you decide on a home that fulfills your needs. If you put your trust into hands of people who you have never met and have never been to the facilities but direct you only to their contracted facilities, how can you get the best care possible? To get the care that your loved one deserves, be smart and Do NOT call National referral agencies!