Per CMS, the date the facility receives the SOD is considered Day 0, and Day 1 is the first full calendar day following receipt of the SOD, meaning that the facility has a complete 10 calendar days to respond.

The pause will remain in effect until Oct. 29, 2025, when the next scheduled quarterly refresh is expected.

LeadingAge New York has made recommendations to the Department of Health (DOH) aimed at improving the nursing home survey process.

On August 6, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published its FY 2024 State Performance Standards System (SPSS) results, evaluating how well state survey agencies oversee nursing homes.

The change reflects a broader transition back to traditional survey methods while preserving the ability to investigate infection control concerns through targeted complaint-driven reviews.

SNFs have until Aug. 14, 2025 to review their performance data for measures that will be publicly reported during the October 2025 refresh.

Members are encouraged to keep us informed regarding any CHRC delays or challenges.

LeadingAge NY hosted a presentation on July 21^st by Ashley Cokgoren, Deputy Director of DOH's Division of Nursing Home and ICF/IID Surveillance, on the recent updates to the federal nursing home survey guidance.