Our Mission
Nursing Home News is dedicated to exposing nursing home violations and safety issues nationwide. We provide transparent, accessible, and comprehensive information about nursing home quality and safety across the United States, helping families make informed decisions about long-term care.
Our Founder
Chris Nesbitt founded Nursing Home News with a unique combination of legal training and medical expertise that brings a distinctive perspective to healthcare data transparency:
This interdisciplinary background ensures a rigorous, ethical approach to nursing home data presentation that balances regulatory compliance, public health imperatives, and information accessibility.
What We Do
Every day, we process and analyze millions of data points from official government sources to provide:
- Real-time reporting on nursing home violations and safety issues
- Detailed inspection reports for over 15,000 Medicare-certified nursing homes
- Health and safety violation tracking with severity assessments
- Financial penalty information and enforcement actions
- Quality measure comparisons and ratings analysis
- Special Focus Facility identification and monitoring
- COVID-19 impact data and outbreak tracking
- Staffing level analysis and quality correlations
Our Data Sources
All data presented on Nursing Home News comes directly from official government sources, primarily the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog:
- Nursing Home Compare: Comprehensive quality ratings and inspection data
- Health Deficiencies: Detailed violation records from state surveys
- Staffing Data: Nurse and aide staffing levels by facility
- Quality Measures: Clinical outcomes and resident experience metrics
- Penalties & Enforcement: Civil monetary penalties and denial of payments
- Ownership Data: Corporate ownership and management information
Our Coverage
We provide comprehensive, round-the-clock coverage including:
- Breaking News: Real-time reporting on inspection findings and citations
- Significant Violations: Coverage of major safety issues and enforcement actions
- Financial Penalties: Tracking fines and civil monetary penalties
- Quality Changes: Monitoring improvements and deteriorations in care quality
- Industry Analysis: Trends, patterns, and systemic issues affecting elderly care
- Facility Profiles: Comprehensive profiles for every Medicare-certified facility
Our Commitment
Accuracy
All data sourced directly from official government databases with multiple verification checks
Transparency
Clear identification of data sources, update frequencies, and methodologies
Accessibility
Information presented in clear, easy-to-understand formats for all audiences
Timeliness
Data updated regularly as new information becomes available from CMS
Independence
Complete editorial independence with no payments accepted from facilities
Public Service
Committed to protecting vulnerable elderly residents through information transparency
Editorial Independence
Nursing Home News maintains complete editorial independence. We do not accept payment from nursing homes, healthcare systems, or related organizations for coverage decisions. Our automated systems treat all facilities equally based on objective data criteria. Editorial decisions are never influenced by advertising or external pressure.
Contact Us
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