Nursing Home Performance Checklist

Nursing Home Performance Checklist

This Nursing Home Performance Checklist is designed to ensure comprehensive evaluation and continual improvement of care and services provided by nursing homes. [Your Company Name] employs this checklist as a critical tool in assessing key aspects of our facility's operation, including staff qualifications, facility safety, resident care, nutrition and wellness, and the personal experiences of our residents. By systematically reviewing each category, we aim to uphold the highest standards of care and ensure a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment for all residents.

Instructions for Use:

  1. Completion: Review each item in the checklist, marking each as compliant, partially compliant, or non-compliant based on current observations and data.

  2. Action Plan: For any item marked as partially compliant or non-compliant, develop an action plan to address and rectify the issue.

  3. Review Frequency: This checklist should be completed quarterly to ensure ongoing compliance and improvement.

  4. Documentation: Maintain a record of all evaluations and action plans for reference and future audits.


1. Staff Qualification and Training

  • Verification of staff's professional qualifications

  • Compliance with mandatory training

  • Continuing education program in place

  • Staff-to-resident ratio

  • Staff interaction with residents

2. Facilities and Safety

  • Cleanliness of the facility

  • Proper maintenance of equipment

  • General safety measures

  • Fire and emergency procedures

  • Accessibility for residents with mobility issues

3. Resident Care

  • Respect for residents' rights and dignity

  • Quality of medical care

  • Regular assessment of resident's health status

  • Efficiency of response to emergencies

  • Level of assistance with daily life activities

4. Nutrition and Wellness

  • Quality and variety of meals

  • Dietary accommodations for specific health conditions

  • Availability of physical activities

  • Mental wellness activities

  • Availability of therapeutic services

5. Resident Personal Experience

  • Social activities for residents

  • Resident's sense of belonging in the community

  • Family involvement and communication

  • Comfort and privacy of individual rooms

  • Overall satisfaction of residents

This checklist serves as a foundational tool for [Your Company Name] to ensure that our facility not only meets regulatory requirements but also exceeds them, fostering an environment of excellence in care, safety, and resident satisfaction. Through diligent application and regular review of this checklist, we commit to continuous improvement and the highest quality of life for our residents.

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