Nationally, 1,638 nursing homes received one-star ratings for staffing, according to a Kaiser Health News analysis. Putting more attention on staffing levels will help spur improvements, Freeman said. In some cases, facilities simply are short-staffed in others, staff may not be used the most efficiently, she said. “It’s always an issue that’s brought up,” she said. Lisa Freeman, executive director of the Connecticut Center for Patent Safety, said staffing levels are a top priority among family members of nursing home residents. The information compiled is from the fourth quarter of 2018, from the most recent payroll data available.Ĭheck out our database of the 2019 nursing home inspection reports here. In compiling its staff ratings, CMS considered facilities’ staffing hours for registered nurses (RNs), licensed practical nurses (LPNs), licensed vocational nurses (LVNs), and nurse aides.
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The site rated 217 facilities in Connecticut and thousands more nationwide.Īfter a series of complaints about the quality of residents’ care nationally, CMS announced in 2018 measures to increase nursing home oversight and provide transparency on staffing. CMS updated the rankings in April, following the release of new payroll data that gives insights into nursing home staffing trends. It gives consumers the ability to compare quality among facilities. Nursing Home Compare’s five-star system (5 being “much above average,” 4 “above average,” 3 “average,” 2 “below average” and 1 “much below average’) examines quality of care delivered, staffing and overall performance, among other factors. Thirty-nine nursing homes (19%) earned a one- or two-star rating for staffing levels. With tougher standards, 48% of the state’s nursing homes-104 facilities-received a four- or five-star rating for staffing, data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) show.
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