REVISED Five Star Technical Users’ Guide: January 2021
CMS announced the retirement of Nursing Home Compare and launch of a new Care Compare provider Five Star system.
In addition, this Guide suppresses staffing Five Star ratings and displays “Not Available” for facilities not reporting by Nov. 14 or with 4 or more days with no RNs.
Finally, CMS resumes the 1 star downgrade for Feb 14 submissions for facilities with 4 or more days with no RNs.