“We believe CMS has clear regulatory authority ... And when analyzing the long-stay measure, nursing homes’ average ratings dropped from 3 stars to 1 star (for six months).

State governments are turning to a familiar resource to push nursing homes toward better staffing: value-based payment ...

CMS proposed a rule that would update policies and payment rates used under the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Prospective ...

Three federal lawmakers sent a formal request to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services calling for stronger nursing home oversight.

One in six people 60 years and older has experienced abuse in a community setting, the World Health Organization says.

CMS' proposed 2.8% rate hike for nursing homes, along with rate hikes for hospices and inpatient rehabilitation facilities.

Here are the worst-rated nursing homes in South Carolina for 2025, according to federal rankings. Several were cited for abuse.

The federal government grades skilled nursing facilities based on staffing levels, building safety and other factors.

You simply enter your ZIP code, and you'll see a list of nursing homes you can filter based on location, overall rating, number of beds, or other options. Medicare provides each facility with an ...

Medicare covers services like hospital stays, outpatient services, and preventive care. It may cover short-term stays in a nursing home when a person needs skilled care, such as for rehabilitation ...

One in six people 60 years and older has experienced abuse in a community setting, the World Health Organization says.

Choosing a nursing home in the Fresno area can be a difficult — and expensive — decision. To help guide that search, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services grades skilled nursing ...