While I imagine that there are a host of reasons behind the implementation of Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare— and star-rating system, I propose that a paramount reason was to ‘encourage’ poorly performing nursing homes to change the way that they operate. It would make sense that the impact of market conditions would force troubled nursing… Continue Reading
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Lots Of Information On Nursing Homes Is Out There— It Frequently Is A Matter Of Knowing Where To Look
Posted in Illinois Nursing HomesOne 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… Continue Reading
More Detailed Nursing Home Information Now Available Online
Posted in Help For Residents & FamiliesLike 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… Continue Reading
Learning More About Your Nursing Home: Medicare Website, Part 1
Posted in Alden Nursing HomesOne 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… Continue Reading
ManorCare Nursing Homes In Chicago: How Does Your Facility Compare?
Posted in ManorCare, manorcareSince 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… Continue Reading
One year after the implementation of the Medicare nursing home rating system, where do we stand?
Posted in Selecting a Nursing HomeHard 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… Continue Reading
Nursing Homes Notified Of Their ‘Five Star’ Ratings Today
Posted in Selecting a Nursing HomeLetters 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… Continue Reading