The Care Ratings Podcast

About The Care Ratings Podcast

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.

Publisher

The Care Ratings Editorial Team

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 May 2026

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Will AI Replace Human Caregivers? What the Research Shows

   Research shows AI will augment, not replace, human caregivers—but workforce disruption and skill gaps remain real concerns.

2. 

   7 Sept 2026

   Paid Family Caregiving Programs by State | Care Ratings

   A state-by-state breakdown of how much family members can earn through Medicaid-funded caregiving programs, eligibility requirements, and tax treatment.

3. 

   1 Sept 2026

   Palliative Care vs. Hospice: Definitions & Coverage

   Palliative care and hospice both ease suffering, but timing, treatment intensity, and eligibility differ—here's what families need to know.

4. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Best States to Retire 2026: Cost & Healthcare

   State-by-state rankings of retirement affordability, healthcare access, and long-term care availability for 2026.

5. 

   25 Aug 2026

   Talk to Aging Parents About Retirement & Care

   A step-by-step guide to initiating honest conversations with your parent about retirement, finances, and long-term care preferences.

6. 

   24 Aug 2026

   Medicare Dental Coverage for Seniors: What's Covered

   Original Medicare doesn't cover routine dental care—but Medicare Advantage plans and state Medicaid programs offer alternatives.

7. 

   19 Aug 2026

   Managing Aging Parent Medications: Caregiver Checklist

   A step-by-step checklist to help you organize your parent's medications, coordinate medical appointments, and prevent costly errors.

8. 

   15 Aug 2026

   In-Home vs. Nursing Home Care: Differences

   Understand the real differences between in-home and nursing home care—coverage, costs, staffing levels, and how to choose.

9. 

   14 Aug 2026

   6 Nursing Home Tour Questions

   Six specific questions to ask during a nursing home tour, with guidance on how to verify answers against CMS public data.

10. 

    14 Aug 2026

    Assisted Living vs. Independent Living

    Assisted living provides daily support; independent living offers autonomy with community amenities. Here's how to choose.

11. 

    24 Jul 2026

    Review Nursing Home Infection Control

    Use CMS inspection data, deficiency reports, and direct questions to assess a nursing home's infection control practices before admission.

12. 

    29 May 2026

    Post-Acute Care After Surgery

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

13. 

    23 May 2026

    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.

14. 

    23 May 2026

    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.

15. 

    22 May 2026

    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.

16. 

    14 May 2026

    Coordinating Care Among Multiple Providers

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

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