Recertification Survey
Definition: The official term for the standard annual survey that determines whether a nursing home continues to meet the Conditions of Participation for Medicare/Medicaid certification.
In Practice
The recertification survey is the most comprehensive type of inspection a nursing home undergoes. It typically involves multiple surveyors spending 3-5 days in the facility. The results determine the facility's ongoing eligibility for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement.