David S. Winslow, Director Department of Human Services Office of Public and Legislative Affairs Tel. Human Services Commissioner Kevin Concannon announced today that licensing inspection reports for Maine nursing homes now are readily available to those with Internet access. The Internet site for the Department s Bureau of Elder and Adult Services now includes a link to the federal agency that stores nursing home survey information. The site includes the name of the facility, type of ownership, date of last inspection, and a description of the scope and severity of health deficiencies. Select Nursing Facilities from the Resource Menu on the Bureau s home page.
Families sometimes have to choose a nursing home for a loved one during a crisis.
The licensing reports are one source of information about the quality of care in a particular home. Families should also visit the nursing home at different times of the day and talk with residents and other families before making this important decision said Commissioner Concannon.