Senate Resolution No. by Senator Mizell urges the Louisiana Department of Health to enhance its nursing home directory by prominently posting the Five-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This rating system provides critical information regarding health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels, which are essential factors for families when selecting a nursing home for their loved ones. The resolution highlights the emotional challenges families face during this decision-making process and emphasizes the need for reliable data to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable elderly individuals.

By making the Five-Star Quality Rating easily accessible on its website, the Louisiana Department of Health would empower families to make informed choices about long-term care facilities. Additionally, this transparency could motivate nursing homes to maintain or improve their quality ratings, ultimately benefiting both residents and their families. The resolution calls for the transmission of this request to the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health to facilitate the implementation of this important measure.