Watchdog report flags antipsychotic misuse in nursing homes, revealing false schizophrenia diagnoses to inflate CMS ratings and compromise care.

False diagnoses are used to mask inappropriate use of antipsychotic drugs on patients with dementia, a practice called chemical restraint, a government watchdog report said.

Expanded methodology provides comprehensive quality assessment for both post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care needs. WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report, the ...

The government’s “star” ratings for nursing homes are misleading, new research finds.

After waiting more than nine months, skilled nursing providers are getting their first look at updated and unfrozen quality measures that are likely contributing to lower star ratings sector-wide.

A new law to improve transparency in nursing home care has taken effect. The law requires nursing homes to prominently display their most recent star ratings for health inspections, staffing and ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday dropped a pair of surprise memos that will have an immediate effect on one-fifth of all nursing homes’ ratings and give consumers more timely ...

If you were shopping for a nursing home for your mother or grandfather today, where would you start? Chances are, you’d look up the government’s rating system. In Florida and across the country, the ...

The Foxdale Village retirement community on Marylyn Avenue in State College is seen in this file photo. Abby Drey adrey@centredaily.com Finding a care home that meets expectations and provides quality ...