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Sweeping Changes to Nursing Home Compare Five Star Ratings

On Friday, February 20, 2015 Medicare announced three significant changes to its popular Five Star Nursing Home Quality Rating System. So, what was the effect?

5 Subtle Signs of Neglect in a Nursing Home

Residents in a negligent nursing home are at a greater risk for serious diseases, infections, injuries, and death. While some forms of neglect are obvious,

Important Changes to Nursing Home Compare

White House Announces Update of Nursing Home Five Star Ratings On 10/06/14, the White House announced important changes to Medicare’s popular Nursing Home Compare website.

Problems Even in Best Nursing Homes

Why Do Problems Happen in Even the Best Nursing Homes? There are many reasons for this growing concern. Some nursing homes put profits over patients.

Why Visiting is Not Enough

We all know the most important thing a family can do is to visit their loved one in a nursing home. Unfortunately visiting isn’t enough.

Choosing a Nursing Home – Don’t Forget to Ask…

When Choosing a Nursing Home, Always Ask to Speak with the Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs) Who Will Be Caring for Your Parent or Loved One!

1 in 3 Residents are Harmed

One in Three Residents in Skilled Nursing Facilities Suffered Harm Related to Their Treatment. A 2014 report by Office of Inspector General of the U.S.

Violations at Over 90% of Nursing Homes

“90% of all nursing homes were cited for health violations.” According to the 2013 data compiled by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

How to Read the Survey

You will first have to obtain the government inspection report (survey) then you will have to figure out how to read it. We can help.

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