Elder Care Record

Every nursing home's public record, in context

The inspection, penalty, staffing and ownership record of every Medicare-certified nursing home. Search a facility, city, county, chain or deficiency tag.

14,690certified nursing homes
41%rated 1 or 2 stars overall
26.8health citations per 100 beds, 3 cycles
$457Min fines listed by CMS

Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.

States

Every state's facilities, counties, chains and most-cited tags. Citations are health deficiencies over the three most recent survey cycles.

Most citations per 100 beds

StateHomesPer 100 beds1–2 stars
Alaska2062.320%
Washington19350.936%
California116550.635%
New Mexico6849.449%
West Virginia12348.138%
Kansas29645.137%
Maryland22141.938%
Oregon12841.138%
Maine7841.036%
Montana6137.943%

Fewest citations per 100 beds

StateHomesPer 100 beds1–2 stars
Alabama2248.639%
New York59310.841%
South Carolina18712.139%
Tennessee30312.738%
Kentucky26713.039%
New Hampshire7313.541%
Georgia35615.150%
New Jersey34815.532%
Florida69416.134%
Arkansas22116.727%

States with fewer than 20 facilities are excluded from these two tables. Citation counts depend on state survey agencies as well as facilities; see the methodology.

Largest chains

ChainFacilitiesStates1–2 starsPer 100 bedsFines
The Ensign Group3421730%27.4$7.1M
Pacs Group2741642%38.0$8.8M
Life Care Centers of America1942627%19.7$3.5M
Genesis Healthcare1841858%38.1$7.7M
Creative Solutions In Healthcare149164%25.8$8.2M
Saber Healthcare Group126644%29.1$3.0M
Trilogy Health Services12354%24.5$441K
Avir Health Group116162%29.9$6.8M
Communicare Health110536%37.0$3.9M
Pruitthealth95442%15.4$1.4M
Good Samaritan Society92941%33.2$2.2M
American Senior Communities90117%16.5$243K
Legacy Healthcare89342%21.9$3.7M
Marquis Health Services87937%25.8$2.9M
Complete Care85834%21.7$2.2M

All 549 chains with three or more facilities

Most-cited deficiency tags

TagRequirementCitations
F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.24,240
F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.21,413
F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.20,020
F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.16,469
F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.14,681
F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.13,677
F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.10,172
F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.9,507
F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.9,040
F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.9,024

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