Teams conduct an unannounced, systematic, on-site review ranging from one to several days.
Issues reviewed include quality of life, quality of care, and safety and environmental issues. Upon completion of the review, the team determines if the home is in compliance with regulations. Nursing homes are cited for deficiencies if they are found to be out of compliance with state or federal regulations. Comparisons here are based on the most recent annual health surveys. Nursing homes are compared according to the number, type, and seriousness of any deficiencies cited.