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Can We Rate Nursing Homes Like Restaurants?

Carol Bradley Bursack
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Author, blogger and eldercare columnist

For over twenty years author, columnist and speaker Carol Bradley...

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Wednesday, July 23, 2008
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I caution families of potential residents to not dismiss a care home because it doesn't have five stars, or accept one because it does. That ranking may be a starting point (a one star ranking may show serious issues), but it should be only a small part of how you will determine which care center is right your loved one. We're not talking about an evening out at a restaurant. We're talking about quality of life for a vulnerable elder.

 

For more information about Carol go to www.mindingourelders.com or www.mindingoureldersblogs.com.

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