CMS Launches New Medicare.gov Feature to Compare Nursing Homes by Vaccination Rate

CMS is making it easier to check COVID-19 vaccination rates for nursing home staff and residents with a new feature on Medicare.gov. This announcement makes vaccination data available in a user-friendly format to help people make informed decisions when choosing a nursing home for themselves or a loved one. CMS and the CDC continue using this data to monitor vaccine uptake among residents and staff and identify facilities that may need additional resources or assistance to respond to the pandemic.

More information:

• Full press release
• COVID-19 Nursing Home Data webpage