There are usually not many groundbreaking uses of technology in long term care, though it is an industry that desperately needs it. There are efforts to improve technology in LTC such as LTC HIT Summit. While not directly focused on solving the inefficiencies in the LTC market, a startup called "Connected for Healthcare" is attempting to focus on the families of the patients that are placed in those facilities. 

"Connect for Healthcare is an inexpensive, on-line subscription service created exclusively for the families and loved ones of those in long-term care. It enables our Participating CareProviders to give you and your family what you need - simple, proactive wellness updates on a weekly or twice-weekly basis. In turn the care provider can receive up to 20% of the subscription fee."

I definitely like the overall concept of monitoring and keeping an eye on your family, though I am wondering what vital signs are available and how valuable they are given the fact that a good amount of incidents in LTC occur due a mismatch of medication. But if $15/month and a few emails per week give you a piece of mind, Connect for Healthcare can help.