What does this nursing home rating ranking show?

It orders states by Average nursing-home overall rating. It is a comparison of this one published measure, not an overall ranking of where to live.

Where do these figures come from?

CMS Care Compare supplies this measure. States without a comparable published value are shown as not ranked rather than estimated.

How should I use this ranking?

Use it to narrow a search, then open a state or county profile for the underlying figures, source dates and caveats. A statewide number may not describe every neighbourhood.

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Highest nursing home rating by state

Average nursing-home overall rating.

Average CMS Overall Five-Star Rating among rated nursing homes in the county. CMS combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures; homes without an overall rating are not treated as zero.

How to read this ranking

Alaska has the highest published nursing home rating in this comparison, at 4. The next states shown are Arkansas (4) and Hawaii (4).

The table orders 51 states by average nursing-home overall rating. It describes one published measure, not an overall judgment about where to live.

Use the result as a starting point, then compare the underlying source, dates, and local county figures before making a decision. Average CMS Overall Five-Star Rating among rated nursing homes in the county. CMS combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures; homes without an overall rating are not treated as zero.

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Frequently asked questions

What does this ranking show?: It orders states by Average nursing-home overall rating. It is one measure, not an overall verdict on where to live.
Where do the figures come from?: CMS Care Compare. States without a comparable published figure are listed as not ranked rather than estimated.
How should I use it?: Use it to narrow your search, then open a state or county profile for the source date, caveats and local context.

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