Occupancy COVID caused occupancy levels in nursing homes to drop to 68.5%. However, recent data suggests a strong rebound. The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care’s data shows a steady increase. NIC MAP Data revealed that skilled nursing occupancy climbed for a second straight month in March, reaching 71.6%. That’s a notable jump
Unqualified Leadership LAist had an incredible article called “Immediate Jeopardy: Death and Neglect Inside A Troubled California Nursing Home Chain.” The article begins by discussing three cases involving neglect and abuse within three different nursing homes. The connecting link is ReNew Health Group which own and operate the facilities. The owner, Crystal Solorzano, may be
Attorney General Maura Healey announced a $90,000 settlement with Milton HC Operating, LLC to resolve neglect allegations, resulting in death. Milton must pay $90,000 to the Long-Term Care Facility Quality Improvement Fund. The Department of Public Health uses the Fund to improve the safety and quality of care provided in long-term care facilities. The settlement
The Department of Justice issued a press release explaining the lawsuit against Paragon Management and 11 nursing homes they manage. The lawsuit alleges the Defendants committed Medicare Fraud. DOJ contends the nursing homes inflated Medicare reimbursements by giving unsafe and unnecessary therapy. The lawsuit seeks damages and civil penalties under the False Claims Act for
Skilled Nursing News had an interesting conversation with Dr. Buffy Lloyd-Krejci. She started an infection control consulting firm, IPCWell to help nursing homes with infection prevention and control. CMS mandates that every nursing home implement an infection control program. However, nursing homes had problems with training, compliance, and inadequate staffing. Lloyd-Krejci worked in nursing homes
A study found one in five nursing home residents with advanced dementia harbor strains of drug-resistant bacteria. More than 10 percent of the drug-resistant bacteria are resistant to four or more antibiotic classes. The research was published online in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. Erika