Government Nursing Homes
The directory contains 941 government CMS-certified nursing homes with an average Five-Star overall rating of 3.29 out of 5 as of May 2026. Ownership structure—categorized as for-profit, non-profit, or government—represents one of the few structural characteristics consistently recorded in federal data, making it a useful basis for comparative analysis across facilities.
Ownership type serves as a descriptive framework rather than an evaluative judgment. Strong and weak facilities exist within every ownership category. The CMS Five-Star rating system, while informative, operates as a relative measure with inherent limitations. Individuals evaluating nursing homes should examine each facility's specific performance metrics, inspection histories, and operational details rather than relying on ownership type as a predictor of quality. This page is provided for informational purposes to support facility research and comparison.
How to read this. The star ratings here are official CMS Five-Star Quality figures, shown as the rating as of May2026 — a relative quality measure with documented limits, not a recommendation, guarantee, or medical/financial/legal advice. Always confirm the current rating and details on the facility’s live Medicare Care Compare profile, and involve the resident and their clinicians in any decision.
Showing the top 300 of 941 government facilities by CMS rating.
Find care in your state →Informational only — not medical, financial, or legal advice. Senior Care by State reports official CMS Five-Star Quality data, which is a relative measure with documented limitations — not a recommendation or a guarantee that any facility is right for you. Choosing care is a personal medical and financial decision: confirm the current details with the facility directly, talk with the resident’s physician and care team, and verify ratings and coverage on Medicare.gov or with your state’s long-term-care or health agency before relying on anything here. For medical, financial, or legal questions, consult a qualified professional.