Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home

Authored By: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Detailed booklet from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services about how to choose a nursing home. People go to nursing homes for different reasons, like if they’re sick, hurt, recovering from surgery, or have chronic care needs or disabilities that require ongoing nursing care. If you need nursing home care, it’s important to know how nursing homes work and where to find one that’s right for you. This Guide will help you find the right nursing home for your needs.

Last Review and Update: Jun 09, 2026
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