A recent review by the Associated Press found that the quality of nursing homes across the country varies widely by region.  Data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services found that better care is often found in areas with higher income levels.  Massachusetts is no different, as statistics revealed that nursing homes in wealthier counties across the Commonwealth ranked higher than nursing homes in counties with lower incomes.  Read Full Article

For assistance with finding the right nursing home in your area, USA Today offers a search tool to help you find a facility that fits your needs.  It rates facilities based on three factors; health inspections, quality of patient care and staffing.  This tool allows you to search by entering the name of the facility, or by searching for facilities in your city and State.  Search Here