Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens. 
Has 24/7 Helpline, consultation services and support groups.
Provides education and support services for individuals, families, and caregivers. Information regarding long term care facilities and issues. Consumer Guides to choosing a nursing home. Formerly National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR). Nursing Home Compare – provides information on Skilled Nursing Facilities, search by City/County. Includes a directory of local Ombudsman contact information. 
National Long Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center. 
Welfare and Institutions Code, Health and Safety Code. Social Security Code (Title 22 Skilled Nursing or Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly). Includes information on regulations and attorney referrals. 
Compares nursing and residential care homes in CA. California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform. Sponsored by American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging. Information on finding the right nursing home.