> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.dataplex-consulting.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.dataplex-consulting.com/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/nursing-homes-including-rehab-services-mds-quality-measures.md). # Nursing Homes Including Rehab Services - MDS Quality Measures Part of the [CMS Data Feeds Dataset](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog.md) › Medicare Dataplex delivers this CMS feed as the analysis-ready table `DWV.NURSING_HOMES_MDS_QUALITY_MEASURES` on Snowflake and Databricks — 83 snapshot releases spanning 2019–2026, aligned to a single schema, refreshed automatically whenever CMS publishes a new file. Every row carries lineage back to the exact CMS source file that produced it. ## Key facts | | | | ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------- | | **Snowflake** | `DWV.NURSING_HOMES_MDS_QUALITY_MEASURES` | | **Databricks** | `cms_dwv.nursing_homes_mds_quality_measures` | | **Cadence** | Quarterly | | **Update pattern** | Full-refresh — each file replaces the prior snapshot | | **CMS published** | 2026-06-01 | | **Loaded** | 2026-07-15 | | **Columns** | 23 data + 6 lineage | | **Identifiers** | CCN · ZIP codes | | **File versions** | 83 | | **License** | CMS public data — U.S. Government work | | **Platforms** | Snowflake Marketplace · Databricks Delta Sharing | Included in the CMS Data Feeds Dataset — [start a free trial on Snowflake Marketplace](https://app.snowflake.com/marketplace/listing/GZT1Z125KDH/dataplex-consulting-data-products-cms-data-feeds-dataset). {% hint style="success" %} **Current** — CMS last published this feed on 2026-06-01. Coverage runs through 2026-06-01. Next CMS release expected \~Sep 2026. {% endhint %} {% hint style="info" %} **Full-refresh feed** — each file version is a complete snapshot and newer files supersede older ones. Filter to the latest file (see the sample query) to avoid double-counting across versions. {% endhint %} ## Sample queries {% tabs %} {% tab title="Snowflake" %} ```sql -- Latest snapshot only (avoids double-counting across file versions) SELECT * FROM DWV.NURSING_HOMES_MDS_QUALITY_MEASURES WHERE FILE_ID IN ( SELECT ID FROM DWV.FEEDS_FILES WHERE IS_LATEST = 1 ) LIMIT 100; ``` {% endtab %} {% tab title="Databricks" %} ```sql -- Latest snapshot only (avoids double-counting across file versions) SELECT * FROM cms_dwv.nursing_homes_mds_quality_measures WHERE file_id IN ( SELECT id FROM cms_dwv.feeds_files WHERE is_latest = 1 ) LIMIT 100; ``` {% endtab %} {% endtabs %} ## About this feed > Quality measures derived from Minimum Data Set assessments — quarterly scores and 4-quarter averages per facility per measure. > > — *Source: CMS feed metadata* **Keywords:** nursing homes, quality measures, MDS, minimum data set **Theme:** Medicare ## Coverage timeline 2019–2026 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 (🟩 covered · ⬜ no data) 8 of 8 years with snapshot releases — no gaps. ## Release history | Reporting period | CMS published | Loaded | Latest file | | ------------------------- | ------------- | ---------- | ----------- | | Snapshot as of 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-07-15 | | | Snapshot as of 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-29 | ✓ | | Snapshot as of 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-27 | | | Snapshot as of 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-29 | | | Snapshot as of 2026-03-01 | 2026-03-01 | 2026-03-26 | | | Snapshot as of 2026-02-01 | 2026-02-01 | 2026-03-25 | | | Snapshot as of 2023-05-01 | 2023-05-01 | 2026-03-24 | | | Snapshot as of 2023-04-01 | 2023-04-01 | 2026-03-24 | | | Snapshot as of 2023-03-01 | 2023-03-01 | 2026-03-24 | | | Snapshot as of 2023-02-01 | 2023-02-01 | 2026-03-24 | |
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## Data dictionary
📋 23 data columns + 6 lineage columns **Data columns** | Column | Type | Description | | ------------------------------------- | ------ | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `CMS_CERTIFICATION_NUMBER_CCN` | TEXT | CMS Certification Number — unique 6-character facility identifier. Join to NURSING\_HOMES\_PROVIDER\_INFORMATION on this column. | | `PROVIDER_NAME` | TEXT | Official name of the nursing home facility | | `PROVIDER_ADDRESS` | TEXT | Street address of the facility | | `CITY_TOWN` | TEXT | City or town where the facility is located | | `STATE` | TEXT | Two-letter state abbreviation | | `ZIP_CODE` | TEXT | 5-digit ZIP code | | `MEASURE_CODE` | TEXT | CMS quality measure code identifier. Use to join or filter for specific measures. | | `MEASURE_DESCRIPTION` | TEXT | Human-readable description of the quality measure | | `RESIDENT_TYPE` | TEXT | Whether this measure applies to long-stay or short-stay residents | | `Q1_MEASURE_SCORE` | NUMBER | Quarter 1 (Q1) score for this measure — percentage or rate depending on the measure | | `FOOTNOTE_Q1_MEASURE_SCORE` | TEXT | Footnote for Q1 score (e.g., data suppression, insufficient sample) | | `Q2_MEASURE_SCORE` | NUMBER | Quarter 2 (Q2) score | | `FOOTNOTE_Q2_MEASURE_SCORE` | TEXT | Footnote for Q2 score | | `Q3_MEASURE_SCORE` | NUMBER | Quarter 3 (Q3) score | | `FOOTNOTE_Q3_MEASURE_SCORE` | TEXT | Footnote for Q3 score | | `Q4_MEASURE_SCORE` | NUMBER | Quarter 4 (Q4) score | | `FOOTNOTE_Q4_MEASURE_SCORE` | TEXT | Footnote for Q4 score | | `FOUR_QUARTER_AVERAGE_SCORE` | NUMBER | Average of the four quarterly scores — the primary score used for Five-Star rating calculations | | `FOOTNOTE_FOUR_QUARTER_AVERAGE_SCORE` | TEXT | Footnote for the four-quarter average | | `USED_IN_QM_FIVE_STAR_RATING` | TEXT | Whether this measure contributes to the CMS Five-Star quality measure rating (Y/N) | | `MEASURE_PERIOD` | TEXT | Time period covered by the quarterly scores (e.g., 'Q1 2025 - Q4 2025') | | `LOCATION` | TEXT | Geocoded location string from CMS | | `PROCESSING_DATE` | DATE | Date CMS processed/released this data snapshot | **Lineage columns** (present on every feed table) | Column | Type | Description | | -------------- | -------------- | -------------------------------------------- | | `ROW_ID` | TEXT | Unique row ID for this table (PK) | | `FILE_ID` | TEXT | Source file — joins to `FEEDS_FILES.ID` (FK) | | `FILE_FEED_ID` | TEXT | Parent feed — joins to `FEEDS.ID` (FK) | | `FILE_NAME` | TEXT | Source file name as published by CMS | | `ROWNUM` | NUMBER | Row number within the source file | | `CREATED_AT` | TIMESTAMP\_NTZ | Timestamp when the record was loaded |
## Row-level lineage Every row in this table traces to the exact CMS source file that produced it. The `FILE_ID` column joins to the `FEEDS_FILES` catalog table, and `FILE_FEED_ID` joins to the `FEEDS` master table: ```mermaid erDiagram FEEDS ||--o{ FEEDS_FILES : "ID = FEED_ID" FEEDS ||--o{ NURSING_HOMES_MDS_QUALITY_MEASURES : "ID = FILE_FEED_ID" FEEDS_FILES ||--o{ NURSING_HOMES_MDS_QUALITY_MEASURES : "ID = FILE_ID" FEEDS { text ID PK text TITLE text VIEW_NAME text ACCURAL_PERIODICITY } FEEDS_FILES { text ID PK text FEED_ID FK date TEMPORAL_START date TEMPORAL_END date CMS_FEED_MODIFIED number IS_LATEST } NURSING_HOMES_MDS_QUALITY_MEASURES { text ROW_ID PK text FILE_ID FK text FILE_FEED_ID FK text CMS_CERTIFICATION_NUMBER_CCN text PROVIDER_NAME text PROVIDER_ADDRESS text CITY_TOWN number remaining_19_data_columns } ``` Trace any row back to its source file and reporting period: ```sql SELECT d.CMS_CERTIFICATION_NUMBER_CCN, d.PROVIDER_NAME, d.PROVIDER_ADDRESS, ff.TEMPORAL_START, ff.TEMPORAL_END, ff.CMS_FEED_MODIFIED FROM DWV.NURSING_HOMES_MDS_QUALITY_MEASURES d JOIN DWV.FEEDS_FILES ff ON d.FILE_ID = ff.ID; ``` ## Source & provenance Published by the **Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services** (bureau 009:38). * [Official CMS documentation](https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/topics/nursing-homes) * [Djen 97ju](https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/djen-97ju) ## Frequently asked questions ### How often is Nursing Homes Including Rehab Services - MDS Quality Measures updated? Quarterly. CMS last published this feed on 2026-06-01, and Dataplex loaded it to the warehouse on 2026-07-15. New releases are added automatically when CMS publishes them. ### What years does Nursing Homes Including Rehab Services - MDS Quality Measures cover? 2019 through 2026. ### How many records are in Nursing Homes Including Rehab Services - MDS Quality Measures? Count the current snapshot yourself once the share is mounted: ```sql SELECT COUNT(*) FROM DWV.NURSING_HOMES_MDS_QUALITY_MEASURES d JOIN DWV.FEEDS_FILES ff ON d.FILE_ID = ff.ID WHERE ff.IS_LATEST = 1; ``` ### How do I get Nursing Homes Including Rehab Services - MDS Quality Measures data? It's included in the CMS Data Feeds Dataset on the [Snowflake Marketplace](https://app.snowflake.com/marketplace/listing/GZT1Z125KDH/dataplex-consulting-data-products-cms-data-feeds-dataset) (free trial available) and via [Databricks Delta Sharing](https://checkout.dataplex-consulting.com/b/3cIdR2e1J59Sh2w7pWbQY00). Once mounted, query `DWV.NURSING_HOMES_MDS_QUALITY_MEASURES` directly — no pipeline setup required. ## Related feeds {% content-ref url="/pages/tHA84Kp2BFdlvJZLVuP9" %} [Nursing Homes Including Rehab Services - Medicare Claims Quality Measures](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/nursing-homes-including-rehab-services-medicare-claims-quality-measures.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/sytj3OOCuhFGz4UrJOE3" %} [Nursing Homes Including Rehab Services - State US Averages](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/nursing-homes-including-rehab-services-state-us-averages.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/Us8yZ6eObmluo1jkm7gQ" %} [Dialysis Facility - Listing by Facility](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/dialysis-facility-listing-by-facility.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/iE58w911vCca5O1SHdad" %} [Nursing Homes Including Rehab Services - Provider Information](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/nursing-homes-including-rehab-services-provider-information.md) {% endcontent-ref %} {% content-ref url="/pages/BtdNnQ9byiR5U9QiXGwQ" %} [Long-Term Care Hospital - Provider Data](/data-catalog/cms-data-feeds-dataset/cms-data-feeds-catalog/long-term-care-hospital-provider-data.md) {% endcontent-ref %} ## Get this feed 1. 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