Senate Republicans unexpectedly killed the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. PACT would provide medical benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxins during their military service. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 84 to 14 in June after the House passed it with the expectation that it would

McKnight’s reported that occupancy has rebounded. Occupancy at skilled nursing facilities continued its steady increase. However, the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care reveals increased care needs from residents. Occupancy is at pre-pandemic levels. Move-in acuity has increased for 62% of respondents in nursing care. NIC senior principal Bill Kauffman wrote: “These data points suggest

WYFF reported another South Carolina health care provider caught physically abusing a vulnerable adult. The licensed practical nurse works at the Pee Dee Regional Center. Arrest warrants claim Jo Ann Graves hit a resident several times in the face. State authorities arrested her for alleged abuse of a vulnerable adult. Video surveillance corroborated the violent

CMS updated federal guidance for nursing homes. The updates had been due since 2019, but were delayed by the agency for additional review prior to the pandemic. To support the Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities Requirements for Participation, CMS  issued surveyor guidance. The guidance clarifies requirements and compliance. CMS is highlighting the benefits of reducing the number

Patients would rather be cared for in the home when at all possible. National HealthCare Corporation (NHC) plans to roll out its SNF-at-home pilot program this year. NHC is the oldest publicly traded senior care company. Murfreesboro, Tenn.-based NHC operates 75 SNFs, 25 assisted living communities, 28 home care agencies, six continuing care retirement centers