Official CMS government data — ratings, inspections, penalties, staffing, and quality measures
Click a state to view nursing homes. Colors indicate average rating.
Every nursing home is rated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on a 1–5 star scale. The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. A 5-star rating means "much above average" quality.
State health inspectors conduct unannounced inspections of every Medicare/Medicaid nursing home. Deficiencies range from minor issues to immediate jeopardy. We show the number of deficiencies found, their severity, and how they compare to state and national averages.
When nursing homes fail to meet federal standards, CMS can impose financial penalties including fines and payment denials. We track every penalty — amount, date, and reason — so you can see which facilities have compliance issues.
Adequate staffing is the strongest predictor of nursing home quality. We show hours per resident per day for RNs, LPNs, and nurse aides, plus staff turnover rates. Quality measures include falls with injury, pressure ulcers, UTIs, and rehospitalization rates.
Data Source: All data comes from the official CMS Care Compare database, maintained by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. Data is updated monthly by CMS and reflects the most recent inspection cycles and quality reporting periods. We do not alter or editorialize the data — we present it as published by the federal government.