An elderly nursing home is one of the most common options chosen for those elderly persons who require a great deal of personal attention and care on a day-to-day basis. Choosing a nursing home for yourself or a loved one should be done with the utmost attention and care, in order to ensure the best possible quality of care and attention. In many cases, in can be cost effective to retain and elder law attorney to help research, interview and investigate all the available options before choosing one.