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Labor Shortages

Skilled Nursing News had an interesting article about labor shortages causing facility closures. According to the July 2025 Ziegler CFO Hotline survey, staffing shortages have caused providers, particularly in Skilled Nursing units, to limit admissions, which affects 25% of single-sites and 18% of multi-site  communities. The survey gives insight into staffing trends in long-term care communities

Investigate United Healthcare!

Senators launch ‘major’ investigation into UnitedHealth’s nursing home pay practices Ever wonder why skilled nursing facilities seem to be so dangerous for the vulnerable adults receiving care there? One answer stems from the health companies that handle nursing home payments—one of which is currently being investigated by U.S. Senators. The largest health company in the

Involuntary

Dana White and Chris Knoblock released their 12 minute short film entitled: Involuntary.  The film is a powerful, based on real life, scenario of a nursing home resident, Carlton, who is involuntarily discharged and dumped at a shelter.  In review of the film it is clear to me that this was obviously conducted in violation

Transparency?

The Intercept reported on the use of masks by ICE agents and the withholding of the identity of ICE agents and their attorneys in Court. Last month, a judge took an “exceedingly unusual step”. The judge declined to state the name of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement attorney who was pushing to deport asylum seekers.

DPH Closes Southwinds ALF

WLTX reported the closure of Southwinds Assisted Living facility located in Kerman, South Carolina. The facility has been permanently shut down by the SC Department of Public Health after multiple inspections found violations. Between February 2024 and July 2025, Southwinds failed three separate inspections. A fourth inspection was the only inspection that the facility was able

$15 Million Awarded in Highway Collision

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$1.05 Million Largest Nursing Home Jury Award in Spartanburg History

$2.32 Million in “Unprecedented” Jury Award Against Nuisance Landfill

$15 Million Awarded in Highway Collision

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