Indianapolis, IN — The Indiana House of Representatives has unanimously passed legislation aimed at reining in Medicaid overspending and expanding access to long-term care services for older Hoosiers. House Bill 1277 cleared the House on Monday and now moves to the Senate. The measure is authored by Brad Barrett, R-Richmond, and sponsored in the Senate by Michael Crider, R-Greenfield. The bill focuses on reforming Indiana’s PathWays for Aging Medicaid program, which serves roughly 117,000 elderly and medically vulnerable residents who qualify for nursing facility–level care or home- and community-based services. Launched in July 2024, the PathWays program shifted care coordination…
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Whiting, NJ — An evacuation was ordered early Tuesday at a New Jersey nursing home after freezing pipes disrupted the building’s sprinkler system, forcing staff to prepare dozens of residents for relocation. Local police said the incident occurred at Whiting Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Ocean County. Officials reported receiving conflicting estimates on the number of residents affected, though early indications suggested the total could exceed 60. As of around 7 a.m., authorities said residents were being staged and assisted as part of the evacuation process. Details about the exact failure within the sprinkler system were still under review,…
As nursing home operators look for ways to address staff burnout, turnover, and retention, robotics is gaining attention as a potential support tool — though many leaders say the technology is still a stretch for widespread use. Most current adoption is limited to task-based robots that handle cleaning, dietary support, or logistics. These tools can free up staff for hands-on care, but overall use of robotics in skilled nursing remains early and limited, according to Rob Heitz, founder of Heitz Technologies and a consultant with Ignite Medical Resorts. One promising area is rehabilitation. Robotics can help high-acuity patients get up…
Two major players in the nursing home therapy space have formalized a merger. Aegis Therapies and Broad River Rehab announced Monday that they have completed a strategic partnership designed to expand clinical capabilities and provide enhanced operational support to post-acute and senior living providers nationwide. According to the organizations, the combined entity will offer broader access to technology-enabled tools and infrastructure aimed at improving clinical quality, strengthening compliance readiness, and supporting reimbursement performance. Leaders emphasized that the merger will not disrupt existing operations. Service delivery models, local leadership, and business terms are expected to remain unchanged, with continuity of care…
DeBary, Florida — A Central Florida senior living executive is facing criminal charges after investigators say he stole jewelry from residents and sold the items at pawn shops. The Volusia Sheriff’s Office said the case began when an engagement ring was reported missing from a resident’s bedroom at Arya senior living. Detectives reviewed surveillance video that allegedly showed Executive Director Shaun Burstein entering the resident’s room while it was unoccupied, moving toward the area of a jewelry box, and leaving a short time later. Authorities said separate footage also captured him attempting to open the jewelry box before noticing the…
Richmond, Va. — A Virginia lawmaker is pushing for a wide-ranging review of nursing home oversight after saying the state has fallen short in holding facilities accountable for resident care. Del. Delores McQuinn, a Democrat who represents parts of Henrico and Chesterfield counties, along with Charles City County, told lawmakers she wants to launch a workgroup study to identify what reforms may be needed across Virginia’s nursing home system. McQuinn said the issue has weighed on her since learning that a facility in her district — Henrico Health and Rehabilitation Center — was flagged by the federal government as one…
Sacramento, CA — Leah Hernandez should have gone home shortly after leaving the neonatal intensive care unit. Instead, she spent months separated from her family, shuttled between hospitals and a pediatric nursing facility hours away — not because her parents weren’t ready, but because California couldn’t provide the nursing care she legally deserved. Leah, now 9 months old, was born at just 29 weeks and lives with bronchopulmonary dysplasia, a chronic lung disease common among premature infants. She relies on a ventilator to breathe, a tracheostomy to keep her airway open, and a feeding tube for nutrition. Like many medically…
Nursing homes posted notable workforce gains in 2025, adding more than 40,000 jobs while continuing to ease long-standing staffing pressures tied to turnover and heavy reliance on temporary agency workers. According to a new report from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living, nursing homes added 40,700 positions last year—an average of roughly 3,400 workers per month. The increase marks a meaningful step forward after years of pandemic-related workforce losses. Signs of Stabilization Across the Workforce The report found that nearly two-thirds of providers—about 62%—said workforce conditions improved in 2025. Operators cited higher wages, expanded training…
A South Carolina nursing home worker is sentenced for stealing $146,000 from residents, spotlighting financial oversight issues.
Bristol, PA — Utility officials and investigators are working to determine the cause of a deadly explosion at a Bristol nursing home that killed two people and sent at least 20 others to area hospitals. The blast occurred Tuesday afternoon at Silver Lake Nursing Home, triggering a partial collapse of the building and a large-scale rescue operation. The incident was classified by officials as a Level 2 mass casualty event. PECO responded around 2 p.m. for a gas odor; the explosion was reported shortly after. Witnesses said utility workers were already in the area when the explosion occurred. Rescue Efforts…
