Lots Of Information On Nursing Homes Is Out There--- It Frequently Is A Matter Of Knowing Where To Look
One of the most common questions I receive is, 'What do you know about this facility?" While I am familiar with some of the "frequent fliers" and certainly don't mind sharing my experiences, there really is a tremendous amount of information on facilities that can be easily obtained via the internet and via states' department of health websites and through Medicare's Nursing Home Compare site. While much of the information and nursing home survey findings can make for some dull reading, there really is quite a bit of material that can be accessed on individual facilities. A the Nursing Homes...
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More Detailed Nursing Home Information Now Available Online
Like many transitions in life, a shift to a skilled nursing facility generally comes at an unsuspecting time. For many, the move to a nursing home comes after a sudden illness or injury leaves the person unable to care for herself. In most circumstances, there is a sense of urgency that accompanies this transition as many medical facilities spring this information of the family with little time to spare. Locating an agreeable facility is an added stressor heaped upon during this time of need. While nothing can take the place of selecting a facility after multiple visits, the re-vamped Nursing...
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Learning More About Your Nursing Home: Medicare Website, Part 1
One of the best websites around for accessing valuable information about your particular nursing home is Medicare's Nursing Home Compare site. Quickly, you can access information about: the overall stared rating of the the facility, number of inspections, number of deficiencies, staffing levels and fire safety violations. Moreover, you can importantly access information on specific facilities by geographic location. Below, I've assembled information from the Medicare site regarding Alden Nursing Homes in the Chicagoland area. Alden Facility Overall Rating Health Inspections Total # of Deficiencies Nursing Home Staffing RN Staff Only Total # of Licensed Nurse Staff Hours/Resident/Day Fire Safety...
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ManorCare Nursing Homes In Chicago: How Does Your Facility Compare?
Since 2007, ManorCare has become one of the largest nursing home operators in the world controlled by a private equity company: Carlyle Group. ManorCare has a formidable presence in Chicago with more than 20 facilities within a 30-mile radius of the Chicagoland area. Across the board, ManorCare facilities in Chicago rank well with an average rating of 3 out of 5-stars according to Medicare's Nursing Home Compare site. While no ManorCare facilities currently operate within the Chicago confines, there are Manor Care nursing homes scattered amongst the following popular Chicago-land suburbs: Hinsdale Kankakee Palos Heights Libertyville Highland Park...
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One year after the implementation of the Medicare nursing home rating system, where do we stand?
Hard to believe, but its been almost a year since Medicare unveiled Nursing Home Compare. Praised or criticized, most agencies that represent nursing home operators or consumers have at least come to accept it as a permanent fixture for families looking for information on facilities. If you haven't heard, Nursing Home Compare uses a five-star rating system (5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average) to evaluate approximately 15,700 nursing homes across the country that receive government funding. Centers for Medicare Services (CMS) collects data and rates each facility based on standardized categories such as: staffing...
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Nursing Homes Notified Of Their 'Five Star' Ratings Today
Letters notifying nursing home operators of their facilities rating, according to a new CMS 'five star' system, were mailed today. Beginning on December 18th, the public will be able to access individual nursing home's ratings on the CMS website 'Nursing Home Compare.' In addition to learning about the nursing home's actual rating on a five star scale, the website will allow users to access each facilities staffing level, compared to other facilities. The nursing home rating will be updated on a monthly basis as an incentive for facilities to consistently improve their care. I am all for this new system....
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