Guides for families

A plain-English guide to reading a CMS nursing home inspection report: deficiencies, scope and severity levels, immediate jeopardy, and what each part actually means for your family. · 7 min read

A printable list of practical questions to ask when you tour a nursing home, plus what a good answer sounds like and what to notice with your own eyes. · 6 min read

Senior placement and referral services are free to families because the facilities pay them. Here is how that business model works, why it can create a conflict of interest, and how to protect your family. · 6 min read