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 readA ClearPath report ranks every facility near you on the full public record, explained in plain English, in minutes. Reports start at $47, one-time. Paid by families, never by facilities.
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