The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today launched its enhanced Nursing Home Five-Star Quality Rating System, which integrates data nursing homes report on their weekend staffing rates for nurses and information on annual turnover among nurses and administrators. The updated Star Ratings increase transparency in support of improving the quality of nursing homes so that residents receive reliable, quality care.

More information can be obtained at CMS Enhances Nursing Home Rating System with Staffing and Turnover Data | CMS.