CMS reports quality measures for certified nursing homes and uses them as one component of its ratings. This is a general, neutral overview — CMS is the authoritative source.
Key points
✓Quality measures are standardized clinical and care indicators CMS reports.
✓They are one component of the CMS overall star rating.
✓CMS publishes the measures on Care Compare.
What the quality measures describe
CMS reports a set of standardized quality measures for certified nursing homes. These are drawn from data facilities submit and from claims, and they describe reported outcomes and care processes in a consistent way across facilities. They are descriptive measures, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How quality measures fit into the ratings
Quality measures are one of the components CMS combines into a facility's overall star rating, alongside health inspections and staffing. The guide on how to read CMS star ratings explains how the components fit together.
Where the measures are published
CMS publishes the quality measures on the official Care Compare site. This site summarizes CMS-reported values; for the authoritative measures and their definitions, consult CMS.
Frequently asked questions
What are CMS quality measures?▾
They are standardized indicators CMS reports for certified nursing homes, drawn from submitted data and claims, describing reported outcomes and care processes consistently across facilities. CMS is the authoritative source.
Do quality measures affect the star rating?▾
Yes. CMS uses quality measures as one component of its overall star rating, alongside health inspections and staffing. See the guide on how to read CMS star ratings.
Where can I see the quality measures?▾
On the official CMS Care Compare site, and summarized from CMS records on this site's facility pages.
Verify with official sources
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SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.
