Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How can I select the right nursing home?
A: Selecting a nursing home is never easy. Fortunately, new information about nursing homes recently has become available on the Internet. Medicare provides a useful 59 page guide for choosing a nursing home that can be viewed online.
In Virginia, you can contact the Center for Quality Healthcare and ask for copies of surveys and copies of prior complaints made against the nursing home. The Center for Quality Healthcare may charge a modest fee for copying. Under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, they must provide these documents within five business days In addition to the above suggestions, there are professional healthcare consults who can assist you in locating an appropriate nursing home. They will charge a fee for their services. For more information about research nursing homes visit our Elder Abuse and Neglect website.
