Skilled Nursing News reported the ongoing problem of assisted living facilities admitted residents they are not equipped to take care of because they need skilled care. In lieu of turning away adults with needs that extend beyond what assisted living facilities offer, the businessmen who run the facilities are now willing to accept adults they
WVTR reported that one for-profit nursing home facility in Colonial Heights, Virginia, is in hot water for doing something most nursing homes get away with every day. Last April, Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center received news coverage for their scathing 1-star quality rating from the federal government and their staggering profit margins. The facility
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 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
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
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
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