Long-Term Care (LTC) Emergency Preparedness
The tools and resources on this page were developed to assist with emergency preparedness planning for long-term care (LTC) facilities. LTC facilities include nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities (SNF), assisted living facilities (ALF), Assisted living (AL) licensed group homes, intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IID), home care agencies, and hospice. The resources on this page are intended for LTC facility owners, administrators, and staff, as well as others who may assist with LTC emergency preparedness planning, such as health care coalitions.
The Resource Guide was updated July 2025. The latest version is below.
Legal Disclaimer: The information provided in this resource guide is intended for reference only, and it is not updated as guidance, regulations, or statutes change. Resource guide users should review the specific statutes, regulations, and other interpretive materials for a full and accurate statement of their content. For current regulations, please see the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services website, Updated Guidance for Emergency Preparedness-Appendix Z, which is linked below.
Use of the tools or assistance provided by this toolkit does not guarantee any outcome during survey or inspection visits. Facilities are solely responsible for meeting Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services requirements.
