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5-star quality rating system
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Daily nursing hours per resident
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Quality Measures
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Find nursing homes near you by entering your city, state, or ZIP code. Consider proximity to family and friends for regular visits.

Check Quality Ratings

Review CMS 5-star quality ratings that combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures to assess overall care quality.

Review Staffing Levels

Compare daily nursing hours per resident. Higher staffing levels typically correlate with better care quality and outcomes.

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Understanding Nursing Home Quality Ratings

Learn how to interpret CMS quality ratings and what they mean for care quality

5 Stars - Much Above Average

Excellent care quality with superior performance in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

4 Stars - Above Average

Good care quality with above-average performance in most quality measures and inspections.

3 Stars - Average

Average care quality meeting minimum standards with room for improvement in some areas.

2 Stars - Below Average

Below-average care quality with concerns in health inspections, staffing, or quality measures.

Important Note About Ratings

CMS quality ratings are based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. While ratings provide valuable information, they should be used as one factor in your decision-making process. Consider visiting facilities in person and speaking with staff and residents' families before making a final decision.

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