Has the Nursing Home that you or a Loved One Stays Passed Inspection?

State inspections in a nursing home are pertinent to the well-being of you or a loved one who is staying in a nursing home. Nursing homes who receive Medicare or Medicaid services (CMS) require the State to perform an inspection to make sure that the homes receiving money are up to standard. These inspections are done on average about once a year.

During State inspections, the quality of the nursing home is closely looked at. The inspection team, usually a registered nursing another other trained inspectors, observe resident care, the relationship between staff and residents, and the environment. Often, the inspectors also interview both residents and staff about their life in the nursing home. The inspector team usually reviews clinical records to check for proper assessments and charting. 

You have the right to know

A nursing home resident and their family have the right to see past inspections to make sure that inspections passed. If they have not passed, it is important to address what the nursing home will be doing to improve the facility. If a nursing home does not meet inspection, they are required to address the issues promptly or the facility can lose their license.

If you or a loved one are shopping for a nursing home, there are online tools that allow you to view past inspections so that you can make the best choice possible to receive quality care. http://www.medicare.gov/nursinghomecompare/search.html is great way to learn more about the nursing home you are thinking about choosing or currently stay in.  

If you or a loved one believe that you may have suffered abuse or neglect at a nursing home, learn more about your legal rights by calling our firm today to speak to an experienced attorney. 

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