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Original reporting and analysis from the Nursing Home Match editorial team — staffing rule changes, costs that don't appear on tours, and the cues experienced families use to read a building in ten minutes.
The 2026 nursing home staffing crisis: what families actually need to know
CMS's new minimum staffing rule, why one in three US nursing homes still can't meet it, and the three numbers families should check before signing any admission paperwork.
The hidden costs of nursing home care: 9 fees nobody mentions on the tour
Beyond the headline daily rate, nursing home bills include level-of-care surcharges, ancillary fees, and Medicare co-pays that catch most families off guard. Here's what to look for in the admission agreement.
Touring a nursing home: 12 red flags you can spot in the first 10 minutes
Star ratings and inspection reports tell you a lot, but a 10-minute walk through a building tells you the rest. Here are the smell, sound and behavioural cues experienced families and ombudsmen look for.