Senior Care Report Card

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Find any Medicare-certified nursing home by name, city, or ZIP — all 50 states. Over 14,000 facilities with full CMS inspection records, safety scores, and staffing data.

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See inspection history, violation severity codes, staffing data, and safety signals — no regulatory jargon, no confusing numbers without context.

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Safety Score Levels

85–100  Strong Safety Record Public record shows no major safety flags
70–84  Generally Positive No serious flags; some items worth reviewing
55–69  Use Caution Notable issues in the public record — ask questions
40–54  Serious Concerns Serious or repeated issues in public record
0–39  Critical Issues Major recent or unresolved safety findings in public record

Scores are based on CMS data and updated monthly. They are not endorsements or safety guarantees.

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12 evidence-based red flags to check before choosing any nursing home or assisted living facility — used by families across all 50 states making urgent care decisions.

  • Is the facility on the CMS Special Focus Facility list?
  • Any Immediate Jeopardy citations in the last 3 years?
  • Has the facility received Civil Monetary Penalties in the past 2 years?

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