June 11, 2019
What to Know About New Nursing Home Federal Rating System
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) implemented a new nursing home five star ranking system. Local nursing homes are subject to federal standards like CMS as participants of Medicare or Medicaid. The new rating system focuses on assisting families in finding the best fit nursing home for their loved ones. Many Rhode Island…
February 28, 2019
Tips for Identifying and Reporting Nursing Home Abuse in Rhode Island
The best way to protect a loved one from nursing home abuse is to identify the suspected abuse and promptly report it to the appropriate authorities. Close monitoring of a loved one’s care at the nursing home is the best way to identify any issues that may come up. Part of this process includes regular…
October 19, 2017
Tips to Choose a Good Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility
Placing your loved one in a nursing home or assisted living facility can be a challenging and heart-wrenching decision to make. Most families are also left wondering how to select the right facility for their loved one, a place where they will get the care, attention and quality of life they deserve in their golden…