Plain-English guides to the public records behind senior care decisions — what the federal and state data actually measures, where it falls short, and how to use it. From the team behind ClearPath's state-by-state nursing home directory.
How to Read Nursing Home Star Ratings Like an InsiderWhat the CMS Five-Star ratings actually measure, where each star comes from, and the parts of the federal record the summary stars can hide.7 min readChoosing a Nursing Home at Hospital Discharge: A Checklist for FamiliesResearch shows most families leave hospital discharge with little more than a list of names. What to confirm, in what order, when the decision clock is short.6 min readHow to Check an Assisted Living Facility’s License and Inspection RecordAssisted living is regulated by states, not Medicare — so there are no federal star ratings. Here is what a state license record can tell you, and how to read it.6 min readHow Nursing Home Care Is Paid For: Medicare, Medicaid, and Private PayThe three payment paths behind most nursing home stays, how each one shapes which facilities are realistic options, and what to confirm before touring.7 min readWhat Nursing Home Staffing Data Actually Tells YouStaffing hours and turnover are among the strongest signals in the federal record. Where the numbers come from, and how to read them like an insider.6 min readTouring a Senior Care Facility: Check the Record First, Then Ask These QuestionsGeneric tour checklists get rehearsed answers. The useful questions come from the facility’s own record — here’s how to build them.6 min readA ClearPath report ranks every facility near you on the full public record, explained in plain English, in minutes. Nursing home reports from $47 · Assisted living from $29 in 11 states. One-time, no subscription. Paid by families, never by facilities.
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