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How do I check a nursing home’s quality?

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Use Medicare’s Care Compare, check state inspection reports, and visit at different times. Ask about staffing and turnover.

Rules differ by state. This is general information, not legal or professional advice.

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Official sources

Medicare.gov: Care Comparemedicare.gov
Eldercare Locatoreldercare.acl.gov
Medicaid.gov: home and community-based servicesmedicaid.gov