Nursing Home Reform Act (OBRA ’87)
Library of Long-Term Care Laws and Regulations
Federal Laws
- Medicare Provision: 42 U.S.C. 1396r
- Medicare Provision: 42 U.S.C. 1395i-3
- Summary overview
Older Americans Act of 1965, as Amended Through P.L. 116-131 (March 25, 2020)
Federal Regulations
Nursing Home Regulations
- Requirements for States and Long-Term Care Facilities: 42 C.F.R. Part 483
- Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities: 42 C.F.R. Part 483, Subpart
- Survey and Certification of Long-Term Care Facilities – 42 C.F.R. Part 488, Subpart E
- Enforcement of Compliance for Long-Term Care Facilities with Deficiencies – 42 C.F.R. Part 488, Subpart F
- Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities and Medicaid Institutional Payment Transparency – 42 C.F.R. Parts 438, 442, 483
- Disclosure of Ownership and Additional Disclosable Parties Information for Skilled Nursing Facilities and Nursing Facilities; Medicare Providers’ and Suppliers’ Disclosure of Private Equity Companies and Real Estate Investment Trusts – 42 C.F.R. Parts 424 and 455
Older Americans Act Regulations
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Final Rule – 42 C.F.R. Part 1324, Subpart A
Home and Community Based Services Settings Rule – for HCBS provided under sections 1915(c), 1915(i), and 1915(k) of the Medicaid statute.
Federal Guidelines
State Operations Manual – Appendix PP – Guidance to Surveyors for Long-Term Care Facilities
Care Compare – Care Compare is a tool provided by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that offers consumers a way to compare the quality of healthcare providers, facilities, and services. The goal of Care Compare is to help individuals make informed decisions about their care by providing information on the performance and quality of different healthcare settings.
