Disclaimer

General information only

The information on this website is provided for general informational purposes. It is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or legal guidance.

Healthcare decisions require professional consultation. Choosing a hospital, nursing home, or healthcare provider involves complex personal, medical, and financial considerations. While we provide data-driven comparisons, we cannot account for individual medical needs, insurance coverage, family circumstances, or other factors critical to your specific situation.

Always consult qualified professionals: Your doctor, a healthcare advisor, an elder care attorney, a social worker, or other licensed professionals can help you interpret this information in context and make informed decisions appropriate to your situation.

Data accuracy & limitations

We rely on official government sources

Every metric on CareTransparency comes from official U.S. federal datasets, primarily from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). While we strive for accuracy in processing and presenting this data, we cannot guarantee that source data is always complete, current, or error-free.

Data may change after publication

Healthcare facility performance changes over time. Staff turnover, policy changes, ownership transitions, and other factors can affect quality and safety. The data you see reflects the most recent federal reporting available at our last site update (shown as "Last updated: November 2025" on every page).

Verify before decisions: We recommend using CareTransparency as a starting point for research, then confirming critical details directly with facilities or through official government sites like Medicare.gov before making final decisions.

Reported data vs. real-world experience

The metrics we show are based on what facilities officially report to the federal government. While these reports undergo review and validation, they may not capture every aspect of real-world experience. We encourage you to:

• Visit facilities in person when possible
• Talk to current residents/patients and families
• Review state inspection reports (we link to these where available)
• Ask facility staff specific questions about topics that matter to you

No medical or legal advice

Not medical advice: Nothing on this site constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment recommendations. We explain what metrics mean in plain English, but we don't tell you whether a facility is "right" for your specific medical situation.

Not legal advice: Information about Medicare/Medicaid coverage, patients' rights, or legal protections is provided for general awareness only. Consult an attorney for legal guidance specific to your situation.

Emergency situations: If you're experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Don't use this website to choose an emergency room during an active emergency — go to the nearest appropriate facility or call emergency services.

Independence & affiliations

We are independent. CareTransparency is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Medicare, Medicaid, or any hospital or nursing home chain.

No facility partnerships. We don't have business relationships with the facilities we cover. No facility can pay for better placement, higher scores, or removal of negative information. Our comparisons are based solely on official government data.

Limitation of liability

Use at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, CareTransparency and its operators provide this website and all information "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied.

We disclaim all warranties, including but not limited to:

• Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of information
• Fitness for a particular purpose
• Non-infringement of third-party rights
• Uninterrupted or error-free operation

No liability for decisions or outcomes. CareTransparency is not liable for any decisions you make based on information from this site, or for any outcomes resulting from those decisions. This includes but is not limited to healthcare outcomes, financial losses, or any other damages direct or indirect.

Third-party links

We link to official government sources (like Medicare.gov) and occasionally to facility websites or state resources. We don't control these third-party sites and aren't responsible for their content, privacy practices, or availability.

Linking doesn't imply endorsement. Links to government sources are provided for verification purposes. Links to facility websites are provided for convenience. Neither implies endorsement, recommendation, or validation of quality.

Corrections & errors

If you believe information on this site is incorrect or outdated, we want to know. See our Corrections policy for how to report issues.

We'll investigate reported errors and make corrections in the next site update when confirmed. However, we can't guarantee immediate corrections or accept liability for decisions made based on information that later proves inaccurate.

Changes to this disclaimer

We may update this disclaimer periodically. Material changes will be noted in our project changelog. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.