What to look for
- Low quality ratings
- High hospitalization measures
- Pressure injury indicators
- Fall or mobility measures
- Weight loss or nutrition measures
- Medication-related measures
What to compare it with
- Resident baseline condition
- Care plan
- Medical diagnoses
- Hospital records
- Facility notes
- Inspection history
Where families usually start
Important context
Public facility records are research signals. They are useful because they help families ask better questions, but they do not prove what happened to a specific resident. The strongest review compares public facility history with the resident's chart, photos, timeline, hospital records, and what the facility told the family.
Editorial review
Written and reviewed for family clarity
Written by: Senior Justice Help Editorial Team, Family questions and nursing home records research team
Reviewed by: Aron Solomon, JD, Legal commentator, writer, and editor
Last updated: June 23, 2026
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Official records and guidance
Sources for this facility research guide
These sources help families check facility histories, resident rights, inspection issues, reporting options, and the records that may matter after a serious injury or sudden decline. They are not a substitute for medical or legal advice.