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Oct 5, 2025

5 min

What are MDS assessments? Understanding the Minimum Data Set for Senior Care

Over 1.4 million Americans reside in nursing homes, and for many, their care plan is shaped by a standardized evaluation tool. This critical instrument is known as the Minimum Data Set, or what are MDS assessments?

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