This page provides press resources of current information and links for the proposed "Five-Star" system to be added to the Nursing Home Compare Site.

The five-star rating system is expected to be available in December 2008.  During June and July 2008 the agency is soliciting ideas, comments, and suggestions from the public, consumer groups, nursing homes, and many others.  

See Related Links Inside CMS to submit your comments.  

Downloads
Sample Screen Shot of Proposed Five-Star Quality System (PDF, 209KB)
Related Links Inside CMS
Submit Comments CMS Press Releases (June 18, 2008) CMS Open Door Forum – Skilled Nursing Facilities – June 24 CMS Survey and Certification "Hot Topics" CMS Nursing Home Action Plan CMS Survey and Certification CMS Nursing Home Facilities Center CMS Regional Offices
Related Links Outside CMS
Nursing Home Quality Campaign

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