The proposed rule required a registered nurse on-site at all times. It also stipulated a minimum of 3.48 hours of direct care ...

"Safe, high-quality care is essential, but rigid, one-size-fits-all mandates fail patients," HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy ...

The nursing shortage is threatening both patients and our healthcare system, and future projections paint an ominous picture. We have all read the news stories or have seen the effects first-hand: the ...

Medicare Part A may cover short-term skilled nursing care in a nursing home if specific requirements are met, such as a qualifying hospital stay and the need for daily skilled nursing care. Medicare ...

Many people will need to stay in a nursing home at some point in their lives. How much care they'll need and how long they need to stay, however, can be hard to predict. And unfortunately, Medicare ...

Choosing the right nursing homes for a loved one is one of the most significant decisions we ever make. While nearly 6 ...

Two recent studies of nursing homes and home-based care emphasize how communication breakdowns between care team members can undermine patient safety. A Swedish study of 112 assistant nurses in ...

Federal data shows only a fraction of Long Island nursing homes are meeting the proposed federal staffing levels.

As a self-proclaimed lifelong learner and former educator, Amy Boyington is passionate about researching and advocating for learners of all ages. For over a decade, Amy has specialized in writing ...

People with Alzheimer’s need more and more help with daily life as their disease advances. Nursing homes and memory care facilities are two residential options for caregivers who are managing serious ...