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State-by-State List of Nursing-Home Performance Data
By Jane Irene Kelly
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When conducting research about nursing homes in your state, it is helpful to know how the facilities fared during their recent inspections, especially with regard to deficiencies or complaints.
Many states have recognized this need for performance data by posting "report cards" of various types online for consumers to access and review. (Several states are developing online report cards that they will unveil in the near future, while other states have a long way to go. We will update this page as more states post performance data for their nursing homes.)
Even if your state doesn't offer its own data at this time—or if you simply want another tool to help with your research—turn to the Nursing Home Compare tool maintained by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. For each facility, you'll be able to view contact information, the number of beds, type of ownership, and recent inspection reports—including explanations about any deficiencies. Keep in mind, however, that this resource provides details only for facilities that are Medicare- and Medicaid-certified.
Use the drop-down menu below, or scroll down this page to find links to the nursing-home report card data (and other resources) that are available online for your state.
(Note: Many of the links in this guide lead to files that appear in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader plug-in to view them. Download the Reader for free now if necessary.)
Alabama
Alabama does not provide its own nursing home report cards online, but you can access this type of information by using Medicare's Nursing Home Compare tool to research Medicare- and Medicaid-certified facilities in the state.
The Alabama Department of Public Health offers a directory of nursing homes (note: PDF file) in the state, listed by county. The resource provides contact information, bed capacity, and other fundamental information.
For more information about nursing homes in Alabama, contact the state's long-term care ombudsman at 334-206-5111.
Alaska
Alaska does not provide its own nursing home report cards online, but you can access this type of information by using Medicare's Nursing Home Compare tool to research Medicare- and Medicaid-certified facilities in the state.
The state's Department of Health & Social Services offers a list of health care facilities (note: PDF file), including nursing homes. The list identifies general information about each facility, such as its location and the number of beds.
For more information about nursing homes in Alaska, contact the state's long-term care ombudsman at 907-334-4480.
Arizona
Arizona does not provide its own nursing home report cards online, but you can access this type of information by using Medicare's Nursing Home Compare tool to research Medicare- and Medicaid-certified facilities in the state.
The state's Office of Long-Term Care Licensure, which licenses and inspects Arizona nursing homes, offers a variety of long-term care resources—including a
searchable listing of nursing homes in the state, a Consumer's Guide to Nursing Homes, and an explanation of Arizona's Nursing Home Survey Process.
For more information about nursing homes in Arizona, contact the state's Office of Long-Term Care Licensure at 602-674-9705.
Arkansas
Arkansas does not provide its own nursing home report cards online, but you can access this type of information by using Medicare's Nursing Home Compare tool to research Medicare- and Medicaid-certified facilities in the state.
The state's Office of Long Term Care surveys each facility in the state every 9 to 15 months. The office's site maintains a Find a Facility database for locating nursing homes in Arkansas by name or county.
For more information about nursing homes in Arkansas, contact the Office of Long Term Care at 501-682-8487 or OLTC@mail.state.ar.us.
California
California does not provide its own nursing home report cards online, but you can access this type of information by using Medicare's Nursing Home Compare tool to research Medicare- and Medicaid-certified facilities in the state.
The state's Community Care Licensing Division has a Search for a Facility tool that sorts facilities in California by name, facility type, license status, ZIP code, county, and programs offered.
Also, the state's Department of Health & Human Services' Licensing & Certification site offers advice on how to choose a nursing home, as well as a recent report (note: PDF file) about staffing, quality issues, and proposed improvements for California's nursing homes.
Another resource: California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform, a non-profit organization, maintains a
Nursing Home Guide that provides data gathered from state agencies and from questionnaires that it sends directly to facilities. Use the guide to search more than 1,400 nursing homes in California, sortable by county, for details about a nursing home's citations, deficiencies and/or complaints, its last inspection date, and general facility data.
CANHR also offers a How to Choose a
Nursing Home guide that includes a nursing home evaluation checklist to take with you as you visit different facilities.
For more information about nursing homes in California, contact the state's
long-term care ombudsman at 916-323-6681.
Colorado
Colorado's Department of Public Health and Environment provides an online guide to state nursing homes.
The site's Facility Profile Search sorts nursing homes by city, county, and payment options. Within the search results, click on a facility's name to find details such as the number of beds, its most recently reported occupancy rate, recent "occurrences" and "complaints" at the facility, and actions that the nursing home is taking to improve the quality of life for residents.
For more information about nursing homes in Colorado, contact the state's long-term care ombudsman at 303-722-0300.
Connecticut
The Connecticut Department of Public Health provides an online directory of state nursing homes: Start with the city-by-city list of facilities (note: PDF file) to determine where to find individual facilities in the large directory, and then jump into the directory to find facility-specific information such as the number of beds, the types of languages spoken by staff members, and the type and number of citations currently on record.
District of Columbia
The District of Columbia does not provide its own nursing home report cards online, but you can access this type of information by using Medicare's Nursing Home Compare tool to research Medicare- and Medicaid-certified facilities in the state.
For more information about nursing homes in the District of Columbia, contact the city's long-term care ombudsman at 202-434-6595.
Delaware
Delaware does not provide its own nursing home report cards online, but you can access this type of information by using Medicare's Nursing Home Compare tool to research Medicare- and Medicaid-certified facilities in the state.
The state's Division for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities offers a list of nursing homes that provides contact information and bed counts for all facilities in the state. There's also a separate list of assisted-living facilities in the state.
For more information about nursing homes in Delaware, contact the Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection at 302-577-6661 or the state's long-term care ombudsman at 302-577-4791.
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