Amid changes to federal oversight of nursing homes during the Trump administration — including rescinding the nursing home staffing rule issued by the Biden administration, prioritizing inspections that are triggered by complaints over routine inspections, and suspending the deadline to report detailed ownership information — this issue brief provides an overview of the nursing home inspection process and the types of deficiencies (e.g., failures to meet federal safety and quality requirements) identified during these inspections.
A Closer Look at Deficiencies in Nursing Homes