A new study tracking more than a decade of Medicare data shows a striking rise…
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Insights into resident care, clinical quality, and innovation across skilled nursing settings. From infection prevention to new therapy models, we highlight the practices improving outcomes and elevating care standards.
Nursing home residents with dementia are far more likely to be taking five or more…
Dehydration is one of the most preventable problems in nursing home care. But a new…
Washington, D.C. — For the first time, a panel of international experts has reached formal…
A new multi-facility study found no clear link between nursing home profit status and pain in residents with dementia, pointing instead to quality ratings and cognitive impairment as key factors.
Antidementia drugs might delay nursing home admissions, potentially easing strain on long-term care facilities.
A former nursing director faces accusations of stealing pain meds, highlighting ongoing issues in medication management.
Reports highlight a critical need for improved safety measures in U.S. nursing homes to address resident-on-resident assaults.
Skilled nursing providers are turning to PDPM and earlier palliative integration to move beyond the “rehabbed to death” cycle and align care with residents’ end-of-life needs.
A new report warns that switching a resident’s wheelchair can raise fracture risks, renewing calls for precise equipment matching in nursing homes.
