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…
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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…
Bristol Township, PA — An explosion rocked Silver Lake Healthcare Center on Tuesday afternoon, causing part of the nursing home to collapse and prompting a large, multi-agency emergency response as investigators worked to determine what triggered the blast. Bucks County emergency officials said 911 received reports of an explosion with injuries at the facility, also known as Silver Lake Nursing Home, at approximately 2:17 p.m. on Dec. 23. Fire crews arriving on scene found heavy smoke and significant structural damage, leading to evacuations and an ongoing search of the building. Authorities said injuries were reported, but officials did not confirm…
Stevens Point, WI — The Portage County Board has voted to sell the Portage County Health Care Center to a private operator, bringing a long-running and divisive issue to a close after years of discussion. In a 15–10 vote, board members approved the sale of the county-owned nursing facility to The Ensign Group. The proposal has been debated and brought to a vote multiple times over the past several years, reflecting deep divisions among county leaders and residents. County Board Chair Ray Reser described the situation as complex and difficult, citing ongoing financial pressures and the need to preserve access…
Move-in rate growth slowed for independent living communities in the third quarter, while assisted living properties posted accelerating rate gains, according to newly released industry data. Figures from the third-quarter 2025 NIC MAP Seniors Housing Actual Rates Report show year-over-year growth in independent living move-in rates eased significantly by September. Growth fell to 7.6%, down from 17.5% recorded in June, signaling a notable moderation in pricing momentum. At the same time, asking rates for independent living continued to climb, increasing 8.2% year over year in September — a half-point increase from the prior quarter, according to industry analysis. Discounts widen…
York, PA — SpiriTrust Lutheran, a York County–based operator of senior living and retirement communities, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it works to restructure its finances and pursue a potential sale of assets, according to court records and local reporting. The nonprofit organization, which operates multiple continuing care retirement communities and other senior services in Pennsylvania, said the filing is intended to allow it to continue operating while it reorganizes under court supervision. Company officials indicated that resident care and daily operations will continue during the bankruptcy process. SpiriTrust Lutheran has been providing senior housing and care…
