Mobile App Monday - Medicare Provider Locator

Need to search for Medicare providers? This App allows users to find them through either their geo-location or inputting a city and state. Great for those who need to move to a different place or want to take that lifetime trip across the country!

Want more information? Please visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/medicare-provider-locator/id545314989?mt=8

Nursing home ratings

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has put together a five-star quality rating system to help users compare facilities and the quality of care residents receive. This tool gives each nursing home a rating of 1 to 5 stars based on Health Inspections, Staffing, and Quality Measures such as the prevalence of pressure sores or changes to resident's mobility. A facility receiving a 5-star rating is considered above average quality and those with only 1 star are considered much below average.

To try this tool out yourself, go to http://www.medicare.gov/NHCompare/Include/DataSection/Questions/ProximitySearch.asp.