Washington, DC – New government health data released late last week reports that quality in America’s skilled nursing centers is improving, while scores for facilities receiving the lowest rankings are on the decline. Examining over 15,000 facilities, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reported that its Five-Star Rating System (Five-Star) for skilled nursing care centers showed the proportion of both 4- and 5-Star centers has increased 4% and 4.1% respectively. Alternatively, the proportion of 1-Star facilities is down 7%.
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