Can Medicare help me choose a nursing home for my mother?
While there is no substitute for visiting a facility, Medicare does have an online tool to help you compare Medicare-approved nursing homes and other services like home health care, hospitals, long-term care and dialysis facilities.
Go to: medicare.gov/care-compare
The site is easy to use and provides ratings for various facilities in your selected area.
Allyson Good curates senior living, health, and family content. She is formerly the Managing Editor of Active Life, a print newspaper published in 2016-2017 for seniors, choosing practical articles on health, money, safety, and everyday living for older readers. She is also an avid gardener and offers up Garden Hints and Tips on a regular basis.
