Consumers reveal obstacles to using nursing home quality ratings
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 - 09:01
in Psychology & Sociology
A study of people who placed a relative or friend in a nursing home found that few people were aware of the Nursing Home Compare website, published online by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to help families find the right facility. Many who viewed the website also did not trust it. The authors suggest ways to overcome some of NHC's problems.