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Top-rated nursing homes near you
Homes with Medicare’s highest overall rating.
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Guides for families
Straightforward answers to the questions families ask most before choosing a nursing home.
How CMS star ratings work
What 1 through 5 stars actually means, and why "not yet rated" isn't the same as a bad score.
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What "Special Focus Facility" means
The CMS designation explained — what triggers it, what happens next, and what it doesn't mean.
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Medicare vs. Medicaid coverage
What each program actually covers for nursing home care, and why the difference matters for cost.
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Questions to ask on a tour
What ratings can't tell you — the specific questions worth bringing to an in-person visit.
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Best-rated nursing homes
Top homes in every state, county and city, ranked from Medicare’s ratings, inspections and staffing.
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What Medicare pays for rehab after a hospital stay in 2026, and what you would owe.
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How long savings, income and insurance will last, and roughly when Medicaid could help.
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Asset and income limits for nursing home Medicaid, how to apply, and free help, with official sources.
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