- “Nursing Home Compare” is an online way to get insight into every nursing home certified by Medicare and Medicaid. You can compare facilities by a five star “quality of care” rating system. Go to www.medicare.gov/NHCompare

- “Hospital Compare” sheds light on quality of care at hospitals nationwide, including a mortality measure for pneumonia and patient satisfaction information.  www.hospitalcompare.hhs.gov

-  The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) has issued easy to follow guides on other health related topics, including “Planning for Your Discharge” (a checklist for patients and caregivers preparing to leave a hospital) and “Getting Medical Care and Prescription Drugs in a Disaster or Emergency Area.” Details at 800-633-4227 or www.cms.hhs.gov.