Terms of Service
Last updated: May 2026
Welcome to ElderCare Sift (the “Site”). By accessing or using this Site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the Site.
1. Nature of the Service
ElderCare Sift provides a directory of publicly available data about nursing homes and senior care facilities in the United States. The information presented on this Site is compiled from public government sources, including but not limited to CMS.gov (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and the Medicare Care Compare database.
The Site organizes, summarizes, and presents this data to help families research care options. The Site does not operate, own, manage, or endorse any facility listed.
2. Not Professional Advice
The content on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only. Nothing on this Site constitutes:
- Medical, nursing, or healthcare advice
- Legal advice
- Financial or insurance advice
- An endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee of any facility’s quality of care
You should always consult qualified professionals and contact facilities directly before making any care decisions.
3. Data Accuracy and Timeliness
While we strive to present accurate and up-to-date information, the data on this Site:
- Is sourced from public datasets that may have reporting delays
- May not reflect the most current inspection results, ownership changes, or staffing updates
- May be incomplete for some facilities
- Is presented as-is without warranty of any kind
We strongly encourage users to verify all information directly with the facility, through CMS.gov, or via Medicare Care Compare before relying on it for decisions.
4. No Guarantee of Quality
Star ratings, inspection scores, and other metrics displayed on this Site are obtained from CMS and other public sources. These ratings reflect historical data and government assessments; they do not guarantee current or future quality of care. A high rating does not assure a positive experience, and a low rating does not necessarily indicate current problems.
5. Affiliate and Referral Disclosure
ElderCare Sift may, in the future, participate in affiliate programs or receive referral compensation from third parties. If such relationships exist:
- They will be clearly disclosed on the Site
- They will not influence the ordering, inclusion, or public data presentation of any facility listing
- Directory rankings and data displays are based on publicly available information, not payment
For current disclosure information, please see our Affiliate Disclosure page.
6. User Responsibilities
By using this Site, you agree to:
- Use the information as a starting point for research, not as a final decision-making tool
- Verify information with facilities and official sources
- Not hold ElderCare Sift liable for decisions made based on Site content
- Use the Site in compliance with applicable laws
7. Intellectual Property
The Site’s design, compilation, and presentation of data are the property of ElderCare Sift. Individual facility data is sourced from public government records. You may not scrape, reproduce, or redistribute the Site’s content in bulk without permission.
8. Third-Party Links
The Site may contain links to external websites, including government databases and facility websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of external sites.
9. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ElderCare Sift and its operators disclaim all liability for any damages arising from your use of or reliance on information provided on this Site, including but not limited to decisions about care facilities, medical treatment, insurance, or financial matters.
10. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms.
11. Contact
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us through our Contact page.