Regulatory Updates
MDS Changes: What You Need to Know!
On August 29, 2025, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the final version of the MDS 3.0 RAI User’s Manual (v1.20.1), effective October 1, 2025. This version replaces all prior draft editions and finalizes several key changes that nursing facilities must implement. Notably, CMS has removed proposed Section R: Health-Related Social Needs, which had appeared in earlier drafts.
