A nationwide decline in nursing home capacity is affecting healthcare access, especially in rural communities, as facilities cope with decreasing resources and staffing shortages.
Browsing: Insights
Analysis and commentary from across the long-term care field. Our in-depth reports, data stories, and expert perspectives bring context to the trends redefining skilled nursing and senior care.
Research reveals that nursing home bankruptcies correlate with increased patient hospitalizations and staff turnover, raising concerns about care quality.
A new study suggests that improved roommate matching in nursing homes might reduce mortality rates by 5%.
AI voice companions show promise in addressing depression and anxiety in nursing homes, offering new emotional support for residents.
New studies reveal widespread violence against skilled nursing caregivers, highlighting safety and staffing challenges.
With monthly bills reaching $10,000 and Medicare covering only limited services, families face urgent choices on how to pay for long-term care.
The New England Aquarium created a ‘geriatric island’ so seven aging African penguins, including 33-year-old Lambert, can age in place with safer terrain and stepped-up veterinary care.
The landlord for Cedar Haven in Lebanon has asked a judge to appoint a receiver, alleging $2.4 million in unpaid rent as regulators monitor staffing and the operator seeks financing.
A growing Redding initiative is rallying neighbors to fulfill holiday wish lists for 450 nursing home residents, aiming to turn small gifts into big connections.
A new NASI analysis warns nursing homes can’t meet federal staffing standards without major investments, outlining a national plan to recruit, train, and retain long-term care workers.
