Choosing The Right Nursing Home

Consumer Alert: Exposing the Flaws in Medicare's 5 Star Rating System of Nursing Homes

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently began a new rating system to help consumers compare nursing homes. It adds an additional feature to the Nursing Home Compare component on the Medicare...Read entire article »

How to Choose a Senior Care Facility

How to Choose a Senior Care Facility As a geriatric care manager, I frequently visit long-term care facilities. Because each facility offers a distinct setting and array of services, it is difficult to know which one is the best choice for...Read entire article »

Nursing Homes Explained: What They Are, What to Expect, How to Pay For One & How to Find One

Nursing Homes Explained: What They Are, What to Expect, How to Pay For One & How to Find One What They Are Nursing homes or convalescent homes are also known as skilled nursing facilities, or SNFs (pronounced "sniffs"). SNFs are live-in facilities that provide medical treatment prescribed by a physician. These nursing care...Read entire article »

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Deficiencies Explained

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Deficiencies Explained Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is part of the federal government's Department of Health and Human Services. Because many Medicare and Medicaid recipients are elderly, much of the funding goes to nursing homes...Read entire article »

Nursing Home Checklist: Touring

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Deficiencies Explained Not sure what to look for when touring a nursing home? Wish you had someone to show you how? Gilbert Guide has worked with experts to develop an easy-to-use checklist of what you need to...Read entire article »

Accreditation Agencies: What They Are & What They Do

Accreditation Agencies: What They Are & What They Do There are many accreditation agencies for long-term care facilities and services, but not all of them are created equal. Many charge the facilities and service providers a fee and require a self-evaluation form, but...Read entire article »

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