Choosing a Nursing Home
Supplemental external review

Check nursing home accreditation and certification.

Use The Joint Commission directory to determine whether each exact nursing home has voluntarily obtained Nursing Care Center Accreditation or an additional certification. Record the status and any questions separately.

Open The Joint Commission’s accredited-organization directory ↗

Confirm the exact organization name, address, accreditation program, and effective dates. Do not rely solely on a facility logo or advertisement.