CMS reports staffing measures for certified nursing homes and factors them into its ratings. This is a general, neutral overview of what those measures describe — CMS is the authoritative source.
Key points
✓CMS reports staffing measures such as reported hours per resident day.
✓Staffing is one of the components CMS uses in its overall rating.
✓CMS publishes the underlying numbers on Care Compare.
What the staffing measures describe
CMS collects staffing information for certified nursing homes and reports measures such as nurse staffing hours per resident day. These are quantitative measures CMS derives from data facilities submit. They describe reported staffing levels, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How staffing fits into the ratings
Staffing is one of the components CMS combines into a facility's overall star rating, alongside health inspections and quality measures. The guide on how to read CMS star ratings explains how the components fit together.
Where the numbers are published
CMS publishes staffing measures on the official Care Compare site. This site summarizes CMS-reported values; for the authoritative figures and their definitions, consult CMS.
Frequently asked questions
What are nursing home staffing measures?▾
They are quantitative measures CMS reports for certified nursing homes, such as nurse staffing hours per resident day, derived from data facilities submit. CMS is the authoritative source.
Does staffing affect the star rating?▾
Yes. CMS uses staffing as one component of its overall star rating, alongside health inspections and quality measures. See the guide on how to read CMS star ratings.
Where can I see the staffing numbers?▾
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.
