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Nursing Homes. Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities. Nursing home surveys are conducted in accordance with survey protocols and Federal requirements to determine whether a citation of non-compliance appropriate.
Nursing Homes. This page provides basic information about being certified as a Medicare and/or Medicaid nursing home provider and includes links to applicable laws, regulations, and compliance information.
CMS COVID-19 Reporting Requirements for Nursing Homes – June 2021 [PDF – 300 KB] CMS Press Release: CMS Announces Relief for Clinicians, Providers, Hospitals and Facilities Participating in Quality Reporting Programs in Response to COVID-19 [PDF – 400 KB]
Use this checklist or visit Medicare gov/care-compare to help you compare SNFs based on factors like: The number of beds at the facility, and how many are being used (occupied) Nursing staf hours per resident per day. SNF health inspection summary results. Who owns and manages the SNF.
For people seeking admission to the nursing home, the nursing home must tell you (both orally and in writing) and also display written information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
When you’re in a nursing home, you have certain rights and protections under federal law. These protections make sure the nursing home treats you with respect, shields you from unethical practices, and helps you get the care you need. Nursing homes must comply with these laws to get paid by Medicare and Medicaid.
After delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has now issued guidance to implement standards of care for nursing homes that were promulgated in 2016 and were originally scheduled for implementation in 2017 and 2019.