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The federal government has set rigorous care standards to ascertain that certified nursing homes provide the highest level of care to their residents. This includes not only the physical wellbeing of residents but also their mental, psychological, and social health.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which assigns ratings to Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes, uses a comprehensive evaluation system. This system considers the status of health inspections, the quality of resident care measures, and staffing levels.
Nursing homes awarded five stars are deemed to be “much above average”, while those given one star are classified as “much below average”.
Here’s an interactive graphic with Monroe’s Best and Worst Nursing Home Ratings.
Star ratings are held constant for at least one year. Nursing Home Compare data was last updated in April 2024.
Click here to search Nursing Home Compare for a specific facility or region.
Click here to learn about 2024 Special Focus Facilities.
Five-Star Quality Rating System in 2024
The federal government takes the following information into consideration when scoring a nursing home:
Health Inspections
- The three most recent health inspections prior to implementation of the new Long-term Care Survey
- Any citations or complaints reported in the last three years
- Points are based on the severity of the citation
- The bottom 20 percent get a 1-star rating
- National Fire Protection Association requirements
- Risk Assessment
- Policies and Procedures during an emergency
- Communication plan
- Training and testing program
Staffing
- Ratio of nursing home staff hours to residents
- Staff includes RNs, nurse aides, and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs)
- A one-to-five rating is assigned based on a percentile-based method
Quality of resident care
- 16 quality measures (QMs, based on the percentage of residents affected)
- Long-stay measures
- Decline in independence or movement
- Increased need for help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- High-risk for pressure ulcers (bedsores)
- Catheter inserted within the last week
- Physically restrained residents
- Urinary tract infection
- Report moderate to severe pain
- Falls
- Antipsychotic medication use
- Physical function improves
- New or worsened pressure ulcers (bedsores)
- Report moderate to severe pain
- Newly on anti-psychotic medication
- Re-hospitalized after nursing home admission
- Outpatient emergency room visit
- Successful discharges into the community
- Clinical data reported by nursing home
- Four most recent quarters of available data are used
We Can Help
At Benton & Benton, we stand ready to safeguard your rights. In the unfortunate event of suspected nursing home abuse or neglect, we are your legal stronghold. Our attorneys have an established track record of seeking justice for our clients.
We acknowledge the profound responsibility accompanying the decision to place a loved one in the care of a facility. It is a trust that should never be broken.
Our team is endowed with definitive negotiation and litigation proficiency, prepared to navigate even the most complex of cases. Our pledge extends beyond mere legal proficiency; we harbor a deep-seated compassion for our clientele.
For insight on matters of nursing home abuse or neglect, kindly get in touch with us or dial 866-927-4290 for a complimentary consultation.
