Choosing the Best Facility :
Choosing the Best Facility Three basic steps to choosing the best nursing facility
Create a list of facilities you’re interested in
Compare the facilities on your list
Arrange a visit to each facility on your short list
Nursing Home Compare :
Nursing Home Compare Nursing Home Compare is an online tool to find and compare nursing facilities
Database of MC/MA certified facilities in the U.S.
Search by name or geography
Nursing Home Compare :
Nursing Home Compare Compare the quality of individual facilities:
Recent health inspection scores
Nursing home staffing data
Quality measures
Fire safety inspection results
Nursing Facility Inspections :
Nursing Facility Inspections When a facility fails to meet one of 150+ regulatory standards set forth by Congress, a deficiency citation is issued
Regulations cover extensive ground
Food safety
Fire safety
Nursing care practices
Deficiencies measured by scope and severity
Most facilities receive deficiencies from time to time
Medicare’s 5-Star Quality Rating System :
Medicare’s 5-Star Quality Rating System Medicare’s 5-Star Quality Rating System issued in 2008
“at-a-glance” feature designed to make inspection results easier for consumers to understand
Critics say it oversimplifies the results
Read entire inspection results for facilities on your short list
Visiting the Nursing Home & Making Your Decision :
Visiting the Nursing Home & Making Your Decision Initial research will answer many questions
In-person visit is imperative
Read:
Checklist for Visiting a Senior Care Home
Long-Term Care Facilities: How to Choose the Right One
You may still be left with more than one choice
Make a list of pros and cons
Talk to people you trust
Long-term care ombudsman
All Senior Homes :
All Senior Homes All Senior Homes is a resource for seniors and families searching for housing and care services
Visit http://www.allseniorhomes.com for more information on senior care and senior housing