News You Can Use New Rating System in Works for Nursing Home
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NBC has reported that a new rating system for nursing homes should be in place by the end of the year. It is designed to give consumers another tool to consider when shopping for a nursing home. The ratings should be up on the CMS government website. (See also Medicare website)
The ratings would not only be based on inspections as they are now in the state of Florida but also on comments from within the industry and consumers, making it a more reliable.
Some hints for choosing a good nursing home include:
· Location · References · Taking a tour · Asking about "care plans" · Good communication with staff
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