Investigative Report Questions Five-Star Rating System for Nursing Homes
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Read moreA new survey of nursing homes by Consumer Reports finds that poor care is still common, but that not-for-profit nursing homes tend to provide better care than for-profit facilities. Additionally, independently run nursing homes provide better care than nursing homes run by corporations.
With a grant from the Commonwealth Fund, Consumer Reports analyzed state inspection reports for some 16,000 nursing homes across the United States. It also looked at staffing levels and quality indicators, such as the number of residents with bed sores. Consumer Reports used the data to list the facilities in each state that rank in the best or worst 10 percent according to their quality indicators.
Now in its fifth year, the survey found that nursing home conditions have not improved significantly. Consumer Reports offered several recommendations for finding good care, including the following:
For the full Consumer Reports' nursing home guide, click here.
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