Author: Blake Caldwell

New York, NY— As nursing homes across the nation grapple with severe budget constraints exacerbated by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, staffing agencies are finding themselves in the midst of a financial boon. These agencies, which provide temporary health care staff to nursing homes and other health care facilities, are reportedly charging exponentially higher rates for their services. This dynamic, industry experts say, is further straining the already fragile financial health of nursing homes, compromising the quality of care that residents receive, and potentially accelerating the closure of more facilities. A report released earlier this month shed light on the scale…

New York, NY—The reliance on staffing agencies by nursing homes to fill their workforce vacancies has become a double-edged sword, leading to significant financial strain and highlighting a troubling trend in the health care sector. As nursing homes grapple with staffing shortages amid growing demand for their services, many have turned to temporary agencies to bridge the gap. However, this solution comes with a steep price, impacting their bottom lines and raising concerns about the sustainability of this practice. According to a recent report, nursing homes that heavily rely on temp agencies pay approximately 30% more for staffing compared to…

New York, NY—As the aging population continues to rise, nursing homes across the nation are faced with an alarming challenge that could threaten the quality of care for seniors: sky-high agency fees incurred due to chronic staffing shortages. This hidden cost, often overlooked by the public and policymakers, is not only straining the budgets of care facilities but also potentially compromising the level of attention and care the elderly receive. The staffing crisis in nursing homes is not a new problem, but the financial implications of resorting to temporary staffing agencies have now reached a boiling point. These agencies, which…