What should I look for when selecting a nursing home?

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid offer a detailed checklist for rating different nursing homes visited based upon:

• Quality of Life
• Quality of Care
• Nutrition and Hydration
• Safety

The checklist [PDF - 5 Pages] also elaborates on how to use the information discovered through Nursing Home Compare when visiting nursing homes.

Learn More:

• National Nursing Home Survey (CDC)
• Nursing Home Quality Initiatives (CMS)

Last Updated: 04/29/2008

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