Changes include the respecification of the Long Stay Antipsychotic Measure and a risk adjustor modification to the function measures based on the removal of item O0400 from the MDS version 1.20.1 and the SNF QM User’s Manual V7.0 effective beginning Oct. 1, 2025.

The Moving Forward Coalition is seeking nursing homes to pilot a newly developed person-centered planning toolkit and training. The Coalition is working with Kansas State University to launch the toolkit in selected facilities.

Following a letter sent by LeadingAge National to CMS on Nov. 13^th urging consideration of key priorities after the federal government shutdown, CMS updated Nursing Home Care Compare on Nov. 20^th.

Guidance addresses operational recovery, enforcement timelines, and reimbursement policies to ensure continuity of oversight and compliance in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

CMS did not refresh Care Compare for nursing homes and home health agencies as anticipated on Oct. 29^th, due to the federal government shutdown.

DOH is taking meaningful steps to improve the nursing home survey process, following a series of recommendations by LeadingAge NY and its members. These improvements aim to foster a more consistent, transparent, and accurate approach to regulatory surveillance, ultimately supporting better care and quality of life for residents.

Changes reflect successful advocacy efforts by LeadingAge National and its affiliates, aimed at expanding funding opportunities and improving care in nursing homes.

Access the most recent Five-Star report for your community based on the Sept. 24, 2025 Care Compare refresh.