LYL Map
CMS Federal Database · Real-Time Compliance Data

The Nursing Home Compliance Map
Every Family Should See

LYL Map pulls live data from the federal CMS database to show you the real compliance record of every nursing home, care facility, and assisted living provider in the United States — before you or your loved one signs anything.

No account required · No payment · 100% free public access

What the Map Shows You

Every facility is color-coded and shaped by its compliance status, so you can see problems at a glance — no reading required.

Clean Record

No significant safety violations or penalties found on record.

Safety Issues Found

Has 1–10 safety violations or a 2–3 star federal quality rating.

Serious Violations

Over 10 violations, 1-star rating, abuse flag, or placed on a federal watch list.

What's Inside the Tool

LYL Map layers multiple data sources into one interactive map so you have everything you need in one place.

Federal Safety Data

Live data pulled directly from the government's nursing home database — the same source regulators use to track violations.

5 Data Layers in One Map

See facility density, state inspection records, corporate ownership, fall risk zones, and nearby medical providers — all on one map.

Ownership Transparency

See exactly who owns and operates each facility, including parent corporations and multi-facility chains.

Nearby Medical Providers

See nearby hospitals, hospices, and home health agencies so you understand what medical support is available.

Quality & Value Scores

Easy-to-read scores built from federal star ratings, staffing levels, safety data, and monthly fees.

Free Safety Alerts

Get notified when a facility receives new violations or inspection findings — so you're never caught off guard.

Step-by-Step Guide

How to Use the Compliance Map

Follow these steps to get the most out of LYL Map. You can also access this guide any time inside the tool by clicking the ? help button.

1

Choose a State

Use the state dropdown in the top filter bar to zoom into a specific state. The map will load live data from the federal government's nursing home database for that state — thousands of real care facilities.

Tip: Start with your own state or the state where a loved one lives.
2

Search by Facility Name or City

Type any facility name, city, or state in the search bar — spelling suggestions will appear as you type to help you find the right place quickly.

Tip: Partial names work — try typing just the first few letters.
3

Filter by Compliance Status

Use the status filter buttons (All / Clean / Citations / Violations) to narrow results. Each status corresponds to a pin shape on the map — circles (clean), triangles (citations), and hexagons (violations).

Tip: Start with "Violations" to identify the highest-risk facilities first.
4

Click a Pin to Open the Profile

Click any pin on the map to open the full Facility Profile Panel on the right side. This panel shows the compliance history, staffing ratios, quality measures, financial data, and corporate ownership chain.

Tip: Hover over any pin first to see a quick summary before clicking.
5

Turn On Data Layers

Use the layer controls in the top-right corner of the map to overlay additional intelligence: Medical Providers (hospitals, hospices, home health), Mobility Risk Zones, Geographic Density Clusters, Ownership Chains, and Regulatory Records.

Tip: Enable the Ownership layer to see which facilities share a corporate parent.
6

Compare Facilities Side-by-Side

Scroll down past the map to the Comparison Grid. This table lets you compare multiple facilities across key metrics — citation count, staffing ratio, monthly fee, value score, and quality score — all in one view.

Tip: Sort by Citation Count to rank facilities from worst to best.
7

Set Up Free Safety Alerts

Scroll to the Alerts section and enter your email to receive free notifications when facilities you care about receive new safety violations or inspection results.

Tip: Sign up before you finish your research so you're notified of changes.

How to Read a Facility Profile

When you click a pin, a detailed panel opens on the right. Here's what each section means.

Status Badge: Shows whether the facility has a clean record, active citations, or systemic violations — pulled from CMS penalty and deficiency data.
Value Score & Quality Score: Two composite scores (0–100) built from CMS star ratings, staffing hours per resident, quality measures, and monthly fees. Higher is better.
Staffing Ratio: The ratio of staff to residents. A lower number (e.g. 1:4) means more staff per resident. "Not reported" means the facility didn't submit staffing data to CMS.
Compliance History: Lists the most recent CMS inspection findings including deficiency counts, severity levels, and any special focus or abuse flags.
Quality Measures: Shows fall rates, how often residents are sent back to a hospital, and bedsore rates. These outcomes are reported directly to the federal government.
Financial & Ownership: Estimated monthly cost, revenue per bed, the legal operator name, and the corporate ownership chain — including how many facilities they control nationwide.
Action Button: Based on the facility's status, this button links to the most relevant advocacy toolkit resource for your situation — documentation tools, forensic audit guides, and more.

Understanding the Data Layers

Click the Layers button in the top-right of the map to toggle these overlays on and off.

Geographic Density

Shows clusters of facilities by region. Numbers inside the circles indicate how many facilities are in that area. Dashed red borders mean the cluster contains critical violations.

State Inspection History

Overlays state safety inspection records beyond the federal database — includes state health department enforcement actions and findings.

Ownership Chains

Color-codes facilities by their parent company. Facilities sharing a color are owned by the same company — helping you spot risky patterns across an entire ownership group.

Fall & Mobility Risk Zones

County-level risk map showing the percentage of residents over 65, mobility challenges, and fall rates in each area.

Medical Providers

Adds hospitals (red cross), home health agencies (blue house), and hospice providers (purple heart) to the map. Helps you see what medical support is nearby.

Ready to Look Up a Facility?

The map is free, no login required. All data comes directly from the federal CMS database. Start by selecting your state — results load in seconds.

Open the Compliance Map

Step-by-step guidance is available inside the tool via the ? Help button