The Silver Lake Nursing Home, where a tragic explosion occurred on Tuesday, had an overall one-star rating on Medicare’s federal Care Compare system. This rating means its health inspections were "much below average." The blast, likely caused by a gas leak, trapped many residents under debris while rescue teams rushed to the scene. Medicare rates nursing homes based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Silver Lake scored very poorly in health inspections, with only one star. Inspectors found multiple problems in care and the facility's follow-up with state and federal rules. Their last inspection was in September 2024. While the nursing home passed fire safety and emergency preparedness checks, the low inspection score signals serious issues in resident care, medication handling, and overall safety. This poor rating shows Silver Lake is far below similar nursing homes nationwide. Medicare's five-star system helps families pick the best care facility. A one-star health inspection rating points to possible risks and urgent improvement needs. The rating is especially important now, after the explosion forced large-scale evacuations. Though investigators continue to probe the exact cause, the low health rating raises concerns about the nursing home's readiness for such emergencies and its ability to protect residents.