Best Nursing Homes

To check out a nursing home, you need information that is clear, meaningful, and reliable. What proportion of the residents have bedsores or are in pain? How does the facility do in health inspections? Is there enough nursing care? U.S. News has pulled together government data and ranked more than 15,000 nursing homes. An Honor Roll lists the best of the best.

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Senior Housing Feature Articles: Nursing Homes With a Track Record—a Bad One

They’re called Special-Focus Facilities. But this is one time when “special” means: beware.; How to Choose the Right Nursing Home, Step by Step

No one looks forward to moving into a nursing home or putting a loved one there, but a nursing home may truly be the best option.; Caring for a Loved One With Alzheimer's Disease: New Insight on Memory Care

Here's a tip to help your loved one cope with Alzheimer's: Don't look into the medicine cabinet.; Behind the Rankings

Health-inspection results, adequacy of nursing staffing, and quality of medical care determined each home’s star ratings.; Photo Gallery: A Look Inside a Nursing Home

U.S. News takes a look inside Mayview Convalescent Center in Raleigh, N.C.; Retirement 2.0: What You Should Know About the Future of Retirement

The concept of retirement has changed dramatically and will continue to do so in the future.; Retirement Communities 101: Seniors Flock to College Towns

Instead of retiring to Florida, seniors are choosing to spend their golden years back in the classroom.; Pros and Cons of Long-Term Care Insurance

Extended care in a nursing home can drain your savings. LTC policies can be a cushion—if you’re careful.

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