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Ohio's Nursing Homes

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Why does Ohio rank so low compared to other states in the quality of its nursing homes, based on statistical measures established by the federal govetment? What's the difference between low-rated facilities and stellar ones? And how can families choose for their loved ones? Tomorrow morning at 9 on the Sound of Ideas, the Plain Dealer's John Caniglia discusses "A Critical Choice," the paper's ongoing investigation of nursing homes. 

 

Resources

A Critical Choice - The Plain Dealer Investigation

Long-term Care Ombudsman - Northeast Ohio

-John Caniglia, Reporter, The Plain Dealer

-Jeni Coyne, Program Director, Long-term Care Ombudsman serving Northeast Ohio

Rachel is the supervising producer for Ideastream Public Media’s morning public affairs show, the “Sound of Ideas.”