Nursing Home Quality Scores Rising

According to a CMS review of data submitted to the Five-Star Quality Rating System, nursing home quality is improving. The agency saw a four percent increase in facilities that received a four-star rating and 4.1 percent  increase in facilities receiving a five-star rating. The proportion of one-star facilities fell by 7%.

The Five-Star Quality Rating System examines three areas when determining a rating: nursing home staffing, quality measures and health inspections. The top rating is five stars.

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