This Web site enables you to get information about nursing homes, including the results of the most recent survey in HCFA's Online Survey, Certification and Reporting (OSCAR) Database. However, the is a certain amount of lag time from when the survey is completed and when it is actually posted on this site.

HCFA's nursing home survey results contain summary information about particular types of problems found in the nursing home. Once you have selected a state, you can search for nursing homes in your area by name, city, zip code or county. If you need help with selecting a nursing home once you have located the ones in your area or would like general information about nursing home care, the following publication may help you.

• Nursing Homes; Getting Good Care There. This is a paperback book originally issued in 1996 by the National Citizen's Coalition for Nursing Home Reform (NCCNHR). It is a guide for families that already have a relative or friend in a nursing home but, is also helpful to families in choosing a facility. The book describes good care practices, residents' rights and staff responsibilities. It also explains the laws and the government regulations that give you the power to get good care. See:

National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care
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Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 332-2275

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