After you have determined the distance and financial status of the nursing homes on your list, it is time to review the types of services that each provides. Again, it is important to ask what services will be covered by insurance and what is paid for privately. For instance, television cable services, hairdressing, and telephone service charges often vary widely. Once you have completed these preliminary steps, your list should be down to a more manageable level. Reviewing Survey Results With your list in hand, return to our web site to review the latest survey results on these nursing homes.
Surveys record only the deficient practices that have been identified within the nursing home.
Click here for an explanation of Scope and Severity . Please keep in mind that surveys do not identify the strengths of the nursing homes, only the deficient practices. Examine what has been identified as a problem in the nursing home, determine whether this issue is important or relevant to you and your own care needs. Remember that deficiencies are only one indicator of the care rendered at a nursing home, many other factors should be taken into consideration. Click here for further information on Statement of Deficiency .