Author: Jordan Maverick

A significant evacuation effort unfolded at Genesis St. Joseph’s Center in Trumbull, Connecticut, as nearly 200 residents were relocated due to a water issue deemed a threat to their health and well-being. The Connecticut Department of Public Health (CTDPH) is currently investigating the situation, which triggered a large-scale response from multiple agencies.    The evacuation, initiated late Wednesday night, saw 187 patients moved to 23 different nursing facilities across the state. The decision to evacuate was made jointly by the town of Trumbull and the CTDPH, emphasizing the priority of resident safety.    “Officials assure the public that all residents…

The nursing home industry is facing a potential shake-up as Congress debates budget resolutions that could significantly impact Medicaid funding and the recently implemented staffing mandate. While a Senate bill proposes repealing the mandate, experts warn that this could lead to substantial Medicaid cuts, creating a complex situation for providers.    The Senate and House are currently working on separate budget resolutions. The House is tasked with cutting $880 billion in costs over the next decade, with Medicaid likely being a target. However, Senate Republicans are proposing a two-bill approach, with the first bill focusing on immediate spending reductions, including…

Pennsylvania’s nursing home industry is bracing for a potential funding crisis after Governor Josh Shapiro’s (D) proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year failed to include an increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates. This omission comes despite years of advocacy from industry leaders who argue that increased funding is crucial for maintaining quality care and preventing further facility closures. The lack of a Medicaid reimbursement increase is a significant setback for nursing homes, which have been grappling with rising operating costs, a persistent workforce shortage, and declining occupancy rates. “Despite recent investments and reimbursement increases, Pennsylvania’s long-term care continuum remains in…

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz implemented a policy that has since sparked intense controversy and criticism. Despite warnings from health experts and a growing death toll in nursing homes, Walz’s administration allowed COVID-positive patients to be discharged from hospitals and sent back into long-term care facilities. The result? A staggering 81% of Minnesota’s COVID-19 deaths occurred in these settings, giving the state the highest percentage of nursing home-related deaths in the nation during that time. A Policy with Deadly Consequences As COVID-19 spread across the globe in 2020, nursing homes became epicenters of the…

Queens, NY — Authorities have charged Charles Gonder, a former director at two Queens nursing homes, with stealing more than 1,500 oxycodone pills that were meant for disposal. The Queens District Attorney’s Office uncovered this theft after an extensive investigation into Gonder’s employment at Regal Heights Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Jackson Heights and the Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing of Central Queens in Flushing. Charles Gonder, 52, of Astoria, was arraigned on August 14, 2024, in Queens Criminal Court. The charges against him include criminal possession of a controlled substance, 26 counts of falsifying business records, fraud, deceit,…