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 at nursing homes, which are essential factors for families when selecting appropriate care for their loved ones. The resolution highlights the emotional challenges families face when placing a loved one in a nursing facility and emphasizes the need for reliable data to make informed decisions.

By making the Five-Star Quality Rating easily accessible on its website, the Louisiana Department of Health would empower families to choose the best nursing home for their relatives, while also encouraging facilities to maintain or improve their quality ratings. The resolution calls for the department to take this action and requests that a copy of the resolution be sent to the secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health.