Resources

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Special Focus Facility program information (PDF)
Offers background information on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Special Focus Facility program and the list of nursing homes that have had a history of serious quality problems for more than six months

Important considerations when choosing a nursing home (PDF)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' article on important considerations when choosing a nursing home

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home (PDF)
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home. This 68 page document can be downloaded from this website. This official government booklet explains how to find and compare nursing homes in your area, your nursing home resident rights, where to call for help, and provides a handy tear-out checklist to use when comparing nursing homes