Care Safety Insights

Independent analysis of the federal CMS Care Compare dataset for U.S. nursing homes — health inspections, staffing, and enforcement actions, written in plain English and refreshed each month. Need to look up a specific home? Search 12,000+ certified facilities, see a sample safety report, or read how Care Safety Check works.

How Serious Are Nursing Home Citations? Severity Guide 2026

Only 5.59% of nursing home citations resulted in actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents. Here's how to read the federal severity scale.

Data as of Mar 25, 2026 · Published May 12, 2026

Federal inspectors found these 10 health violations most often in U.S. nursing homes, affecting thousands of facilities nationwide in 2026.

Data as of Mar 25, 2026 · Published May 12, 2026

These facilities recorded zero health deficiencies during CMS inspections from May 2025 to March 2026

Data as of Mar 25, 2026 · Published May 12, 2026