The survey measure uses fixed percentages of facilities at each star rating level, with facilities compared to other facilities in their state. The Rating System provides individual ratings on three separate measures: (1) the health survey measure, which is based on unannounced annual surveys and complaint surveys conducted by state survey agencies (2) the staffing measure, which is based on self-reported information of nurse staffing in the two weeks before the annual survey and (3) the QMs, which are based on risk-adjusted resident assessment information. In December 2008, CMS introduced the Five Star Quality Rating System to the website “to assist the public in identifying meaningful distinctions among providers.” Revisions over the years have expanded the categories of information included on the site. Nursing Home Compare is the federal website where, since 1998, CMS has published information about nursing homes. These changes were announced February 12 at the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Open Door Call and in a CMS Fact Sheet, and were further described February 20 in a Survey and Certification Letter and CMS Press Release.
In addition, CMS is expanding the focused surveys that are designed to improve the accuracy of resident assessment information. The changes recalibrate the Quality Measures (QMs), add antipsychotic drug use to the QM star rating, and adjust the criteria for the staffing measure. One-Third of Facilities Will See Decline in Their Overall ScoreĪs promised in October 2014, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made significant changes to Nursing Home Compare, effective February 20, 2015. Two-Thirds of Nursing Facilities Nationwide Will See Decline In their Quality Measures Listen to Medicare & Health Care Stories.Join the Center for Medicare Advocacy Founder’s Circle.Career, Fellowship & Internship Opportunities.Ossen Medicare Outreach, Education and Advocacy Project.Connecticut Dually Eligible Appeals Project.The Center for Medicare Advocacy Founder’s Circle.Nursing Home / Skilled Nursing Facility Care.
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