In 1965 Medicare and Medicaid came into existence and along with it came federal nursing home regulation. Nursing homes that qualify and voluntarily elect Medicare and Medicaid to their facility must follow a set of guidelines put forth by federal standards. The Health Care Finance Administration that is part of the United States Department of Health and Human Services enforces these nursing home regulations. Congress authorized the first set of standards that were to be met by nursing facilities in 1967 and created classifications for the Skilled Nursing Facilities and Intermediate Care Facilities. Both in 1980 and again in 1987 these standards were updated with the most current standards imposed under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987.

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The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987

The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990

Evaluating Nursing Homes

The purpose of this paper is to give you tips on what you should advise your clients to consider when they are evaluating a nursing home, assisted living facility or other type of residential care for their loved ones. By following the guidelines set out herein, your client will be able to make an informed decision about this most important choice which profoundly affects the quality of their loved one's life.
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How to Pursue a Nursing Home Abuse Case

Personal injury claims against nursing homes over the years have been greatly undervalued by attorneys. The abuse and neglect may be clear, but most attorneys do not recognize the extent of damages. It is very important to be selective in these cases because liability may be present, but the extent of damages may be limited. In most cases there will not be a claim for lost income, and the resident has a limited life expectancy, as well as numerous health problems prior to being placed in the nursing home.
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