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State Attorney Generals raise concerns about CMS Nursing Home Rating System


Posted on Aug 27, 2009

Thirty-one state Attorney Generals have sent a letter to Kathleen Sebelius, the Secretary of Health and Human services requesting temporary suspension and revision of a national nursing home rating system.  William Mims, the Attorney General of Virginia, was involved with the sending of the letter.

 

The Nursing Home Five Star Rating System is run by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and has been the target of criticism for the way that it ranks nursing homes across the country.

 

The letter sent to Sebelius states that the rating system can be misleading and could create significant confusion for seniors.  Critics would prefer that CMS’ previous system, Nursing Home Compare, be used while the five-star system is revamped.

 

In the past critics of the Nursing Home Five Star Rating System have complained that one “off” inspection could unfairly negatively affect a home’s ratings, and homes with a high rating on paper might not be as good in ‘real life’.

 

People looking for a quality nursing home can’t rely on a website of ratings to make the decision for them.  It is important to do as much research as possible and visit the home in person before committing.

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