The Assisted Living Federation of America's web page will assist in the selection of an assisted living facility. A basic search by geography can be done or a personalized search by cost, special needs, level of care and/or location can be done, but the user must provide some personal information. Further, the site’s strength lies in the information it provides those looking at alternative living arrangements. Included is a "consumer checklist" for evaluating assisted living centers, and facts about assisted living.

The directory is straightforward and provides contact information for each of the homes listed, it also provides a map for those unfamiliar with the area. Besides a directory, it provides information on how to pick an assisted facility, questions to ask, and factors to consider.

The National Hospice Palliative Care Organization has developed a site to help locate local organizations. The database can be searched by state, then narrowed city. The site provides name, address, contact person, and URL where available. It provides good information on what a hospice is, and answers some of the commonly asked questions about hospices. In addition, the web site covers palliative care, which is an extension to hospice care covering a wider variety of people earlier in their illness with a focus not only physical pain but emotional and spiritual