The Care Ratings Podcast

The Care Ratings Editorial Team
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Your dad fell again. Your mom's memory is slipping. And suddenly you're the one who has to figure out what comes next. The Care Ratings Podcast is for the sons and daughters making the hardest calls of their adult lives: Is this nursing home actually safe? What does a five-star rating really tell you? What happens when the money runs out? Hosts Sara Chan and Marcus Webb talk through one real question every episode in about the time it takes to drive to work—so when you walk into the family meeting or the facility tour, you know exactly what to ask. Every episode pairs with a full article at thecareratings.com when you want to go deeper.

Episodes

  1. May 29

    Post-Acute Care After Surgery

    Three paths forward after surgery—and what the data shows about readmission rates, costs, and outcomes for each.

  2. May 23

    Nursing Home Violations Explained

    CMS violation categories range from paperwork gaps to threats to resident safety—here's what each level means and how to interpret them.

  3. May 23

    When to Move to Memory Care From Assisted Living

    Know when your parent needs memory care: recognize the signs, understand the costs, and plan a smooth transition.

  4. May 22

    Five-Star Nursing Home Ratings Explained

    Five-star ratings tell you something real about nursing homes—but not everything. Here's what the data measures and what it leaves out.

  5. May 14

    Coordinating Care Among Multiple Providers

    Seven practical strategies for managing care across multiple doctors and specialists without dropping the ball.

  • 5 Episodes

About

Your dad fell again. Your mom's memory is slipping. And suddenly you're the one who has to figure out what comes next. The Care Ratings Podcast is for the sons and daughters making the hardest calls of their adult lives: Is this nursing home actually safe? What does a five-star rating really tell you? What happens when the money runs out? Hosts Sara Chan and Marcus Webb talk through one real question every episode in about the time it takes to drive to work—so when you walk into the family meeting or the facility tour, you know exactly what to ask. Every episode pairs with a full article at thecareratings.com when you want to go deeper.

Information

  • Creator
    The Care Ratings Editorial Team
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Care Ratings
  • Show Website
    The Care Ratings Podcast