Twenty-five percent of the nursing home facilities in one state received the lowest quality rating possible. The facilities received only one star when the maximum is five stars. The ratings are an important tool for families to use when selecting nursing homes for loved ones.
“[The state’s] low ratings make it more important than ever for them to use this important tool once they decide that a nursing home or rehab facility is their best option. For advocates, we know that Georgia has to do a better job.” For more, read the story.