Nursing Home Grant Program
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) collects money, called Civil Money Penalty (CMP), from nursing homes that don't comply with federal requirements. CMS then gives that money to states. Under the Social Security Act of 1935, CMP funds must be used to protect the health or property of nursing home residents.
Application guidelines and resources
These resources can help eligible entities understand:
- Eligibility standards.
- Project criteria.
- Suggested proposal categories.
Approved grant projects
This page has information on recently approved nursing home grant projects in Wisconsin.
Nursing home participation
Have you been asked to commit to a Civil Money Penalty project? This page has resources you can reference when choosing whether to participate in the project.
QAIC Committee
Committee members represent a cross-section of people involved in nursing home care.
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act gives CMS the authority to approve specific uses of Civil Money Penalty funds. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) recommends to CMS projects for funding that:
- Protect the health and property of nursing home residents.
- Improve the facilities' operational efficiency (including cost efficiency).
Disclaimer about advisory council content
This content reflects the views and opinions of the advisory council. It may not reflect the official policy or position of DHS.