Find the Right Nursing Home Near You
Compare 14,703 nursing homes across all 50 states. See real ratings, staffing hours, inspection records, and costs — all from official Medicare data. No sponsored listings ever.
Three steps to a better decision
Finding a nursing home is one of the hardest things a family does. We try to make the research part a little easier.
Start by picking your state from the list below, or type a city name into the search box. You'll see every CMS-certified nursing home in that area.
Each facility page shows star ratings, staffing hours, inspection history, fines paid, and how it compares to nearby alternatives. All from official Medicare records.
Use our guides to know what to ask on your tour. Then verify anything that concerns you at medicare.gov before you decide.
Find nursing homes in your state
All 50 states plus Washington D.C. — 14,703 facilities total.
Browse major metro areas
Looking in a big city? Jump straight to the nursing homes you need.
Know what you're looking at
Plain English guides to help you understand nursing home data, ask the right questions, and avoid costly mistakes.
Before you tour a single facility, know what to look for. These seven checks take less than an hour and can save you months of regret.
Read guide →Medicare rates every nursing home on a 1–5 star scale. Here's what the stars measure, what they miss, and how to use them.
Read guide →Costs vary widely by state and city. The national average is $315/day — but some states run nearly twice that. Here's the full breakdown.
Read guide →Most people tour a facility once and feel pressured to decide fast. These ten questions will tell you more in one visit than a hundred reviews.
Read guide →An IJ citation is the most serious finding a nursing home inspector can make. It means someone was in danger. Here's what it means for families.
Read guide →Every state has a free, independent advocate for nursing home residents. Most families don't know they exist. Here's how to use them.
Read guide →Need a deeper look at one facility?
NursingHomeObserver.com has 5-year trend charts, full inspection history, staffing breakdowns, and national rankings for every facility in our database.