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Blaming the Victim

She was a very kind woman, and the fact that she died in such a violent way is just an absolutely horrible thought. –Adam Plares Jr., the grandson of a nursing home resident who was beaten to death by her roommate. This horrifying story is the result of blatant carelessness by the Mission Skilled Nursing

Genesis Goes Bankrupt

Genesis Healthcare, Inc. will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to Skilled Nursing News. This essentially means that while they are hoping to avoid a permanent shutdown, they are forced to reorganize their finances to continue operating. This will allow them more time to try to figure out how they can manage their crippling $1-10

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

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