Check nursing home quality using Medicare’s official reports
CareCompass helps families understand how to look up federal and state inspection reports, staffing levels, and quality ratings for nursing homes using Medicare’s free public tool.
This page shows you exactly where to go and what to look for so you can feel more confident before visiting a facility.
- Official federal inspection data
- No login required
- Free for all families
- Updated regularly by Medicare
Open Medicare Care Compare
Use this official government tool to search nursing homes by name, city, state, or ZIP code and view inspection reports and ratings.
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How to use Medicare Care Compare
Open the Nursing Home Search
Click the button above and make sure “Nursing homes including rehab services” is selected.
Search by Name or Location
Enter the facility name, city, state, or ZIP code to find nearby nursing homes.
Review Inspection Details
Click the facility name to see staffing levels, inspection results, penalties, and quality trends.
What families should pay attention to
- Repeated safety violations over multiple years
- Low staffing or high staff turnover
- Patterns of falls, infections, or pressure ulcers
- Recent fines or payment denials
- Infection control citations
Important notice
CareCompass is an independent educational guide and is not affiliated with Medicare or any government agency.
All official data comes from Medicare.gov. Always verify information directly with the facility and the official Medicare Care Compare website.
This page is for informational purposes only.