How do I choose a good nursing home?

Start with the official government inspection rating, then look past the number: read the actual inspection findings, see real photos and a walk-through, check staffing levels, and ask about the specific care your family member needs. MedFlo puts all of that in one place for every licensed home, so you can compare fairly and book a tour.

What do the star ratings mean?

The star rating comes from Medicare's official system, built from state health inspections, nurse staffing levels, and quality-of-care measures. It's the same yardstick for every home in the country. It's a strong starting point — but it's a summary, so it's worth reading the underlying inspection record too.

Will Medicare or Medicaid pay for a nursing home?

It depends on the type of stay. Medicare can cover short-term skilled rehab for up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay, with cost-sharing after day 20. Long-term custodial care is usually paid privately or through Medicaid, which has income and asset limits that vary by state. Our guides and Medicaid eligibility tool explain exactly who pays for what.

Is MedFlo free for families?

Yes. There's no account required, no fees, and no advisor who calls to sell you a list. Prices and phone numbers are never hidden behind a form, and we never sell your information.

How current is the data?

Ratings and inspection data refresh every month from official government sources. When a facility adds its own details — photos, services, visiting hours — we label them clearly as coming from the facility.

Can a facility pay to rank higher?

No. No facility can buy a higher spot, a badge, or a better rating. Every licensed home is listed and ranked the same way for everyone — what you see is the whole picture.

Official government inspection data · updated monthly

The confident way to choose a nursing home

When your care team recommends a few places, see what each one is really like — real photos and a video walk-through, what families say, the official inspection record, and whether insurance will actually pay. Compare, ask a question, and book a tour — right from your phone.

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nursing homes listed: 50
states — plus D.C. & territories: 244K
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From hospital hallway to a confident choice

See what's real
Real photos and a video walk-through, what other families say, and the official inspection record — the honest picture of each place, not an ad.
Know what insurance covers
A plain-English answer to the question everyone's afraid to ask: will insurance actually pay for this? No jargon, no runaround.
Choose and act — in minutes
Line places up side by side, ask a question, and book a tour right from your phone. No forms in the way, no sales calls.

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Choosing a nursing home is one of the hardest decisions a family can face, and it usually comes fast. MedFlo brings it into one place. See real photos and walk-throughs, what other families say, and the official inspection record. Get a clear answer to whether insurance will pay. Compare with confidence, and choose care that feels like home.

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What a place is really like — before you ever visit

A star rating can’t show you the light in the common room, the way staff greet a new family, or whether it feels like somewhere your parent could settle in. Where a home shares real photos and a walk-through, you’ll see them here — next to the official inspection record and what other families say — so you walk in already knowing what to expect.

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Every state, every licensed home

Each state page lists all of its licensed nursing homes with official inspection ratings and city-by-city links.

Why families trust us

What you see is the whole picture

Official inspection data, not advertising
Ratings come straight from government health inspections, staffing records, and quality measures — refreshed every month.
Every facility is listed
No facility can pay to be featured, hidden, or moved up the list. What you see is the whole picture, ranked the same way for everyone.
Sources on every claim
When a facility provides its own details, we label them — so you always know what comes from public records and what comes from the facility.
Free for families, no strings
No account, no phone calls from advisors, and we never sell your information. Prices and phone numbers are never hidden behind a form.

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Official inspection rating

One official rating

The same yardstick for every home

Every facility shows this badge — a five-star rating built from government health inspections, staffing levels, and quality-of-care data. It’s the same official measure for every home in the country, so you can compare fairly.

What the stars really measure

The promise

Numbers we hold ourselves to

0paid placements
No facility can buy a higher spot, a badge, or a better rating. Ever.
100%of U.S. nursing homes
Every licensed and certified home in the country — not a curated slice.
$0cost to families
No account, no fees, no advisor selling you a list. Just the facts.

When families start reviewing homes here, their words will appear on this page — real and consented, never invented. Until then, we’d rather show you the rules we keep than testimonials we made up.

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Your facility is already here, built from the public record. Claim it to add photos, services, and visiting details — clearly labeled as yours — and to reach families the moment they’re deciding. No pay-to-rank, ever.

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Guides for families

Help for the hard parts

All guides

Family guide
How to choose a nursing home
A calm, step-by-step way to go from a long list to the right place — with a checklist you can actually use.
9 minute read
Family guide
Paying for nursing home care
Short-term rehab, long-term care, and the programs that pay for each — who covers what, in plain language.
10 minute read
Family guide
From hospital to nursing home: the 48-hour playbook
Discharge moves fast. Here's exactly what to do — hour by hour — so the speed doesn't make the choice for you.
8 minute read

Questions families ask

Straight answers, before you start

How do I choose a good nursing home?
Start with the official government inspection rating, then look past the number: read the actual inspection findings, see real photos and a walk-through, check staffing levels, and ask about the specific care your family member needs. MedFlo puts all of that in one place for every licensed home, so you can compare fairly and book a tour.
What do the star ratings mean?
The star rating comes from Medicare's official system, built from state health inspections, nurse staffing levels, and quality-of-care measures. It's the same yardstick for every home in the country. It's a strong starting point — but it's a summary, so it's worth reading the underlying inspection record too.
Will Medicare or Medicaid pay for a nursing home?
It depends on the type of stay. Medicare can cover short-term skilled rehab for up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay, with cost-sharing after day 20. Long-term custodial care is usually paid privately or through Medicaid, which has income and asset limits that vary by state. Our guides and Medicaid eligibility tool explain exactly who pays for what.
Is MedFlo free for families?
Yes. There's no account required, no fees, and no advisor who calls to sell you a list. Prices and phone numbers are never hidden behind a form, and we never sell your information.
How current is the data?
Ratings and inspection data refresh every month from official government sources. When a facility adds its own details — photos, services, visiting hours — we label them clearly as coming from the facility.
Can a facility pay to rank higher?
No. No facility can buy a higher spot, a badge, or a better rating. Every licensed home is listed and ranked the same way for everyone — what you see is the whole picture.

Read the family guides Check Medicaid eligibility

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Every licensed nursing home in the U.S., ranked the same way for everyone.

The confident way to choose a nursing home

From hospital hallway to a confident choice

See what's real

Know what insurance covers

Choose and act — in minutes

What a place is really like — before you ever visit

Every state, every licensed home

What you see is the whole picture

Official inspection data, not advertising

Every facility is listed

Sources on every claim

Free for families, no strings