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 ...
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Unreliable nursing-home ratings raise disturbing questions — leaving families at a dead end
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 ...
Medicare’s nursing home ratings are one tool people can use to evaluate potential long-term care facilities. While they offer insight into staff levels and performance on health and quality ...
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