U.S. News & World Report has ranked 67 Alabama nursing homes among the top in the country in its “Best Nursing Homes 2014” report.
U.S. News determines its annual rankings through data collected from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The federal agency assigns each nursing center certified by the government a rating of one to five stars through its Five-Star Rating System. U.S. News names all those with a five-star rating a “Best Nursing Home.” Click here for more information on how the rankings are determined.
While rankings are helpful, they are not the only factor you should consider when deciding if a particular nursing home is right for an individual needing care.
“As soon as you walk through the doors, you know that Alabama nursing homes provide excellent care,” Alabama Nursing Home Association Executive Director Bill O’Connor said. “Visiting a facility is the best way to decide the appropriate fit for each individual requiring long term or post-acute care.”
Visit the Alabama Nursing Home Association’s Consumer Guide for more information about nursing home care and how to choose a facility that best fits your needs.
To find nursing homes in your area, visit the Alabama Nursing Home Association’s Facility Locator.
