Some nursing homes have a better reputation than others. The experiences of others can be valuable. Ask your hospital discharge planner or social worker for recommendations and always check it out yourself. If you are too sick to visit, have your family do this for you. You can always transfer to another nursing home if you choose the wrong place for you, but try to make the right choice the first time by visiting several homes.
Nursing homes vary in the services they provide, the quality of care, and their costs.
If you are going to spend any amount of time in a nursing home, you need to be assured that you will be comfortable there and that the home will meet your needs. That is why it's so important to investigate it in advance so you can make the best possible choice. Most people, when they enter a nursing home, feel sadness and frustration about being temporarily unable to care for themselves. Families also feel guilty because they are unable to care for the patient. The move to a nursing home is a major adjustment for you and your family.