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June 16, 2025.
June 16, 2025 – Today LTCCC is releasing its new Dementia Care in the Community Toolkit, a free online resource developed to support high-quality, person-centered dementia care for individuals living at home or in assisted living.
A growing number of people living with dementia receive care outside of nursing homes, yet there are no federal […]
As dementia progresses, individuals and their families may face complex decisions about care, comfort, and quality of life. This page offers resources on hospice and palliative care to support compassionate, person-centered approaches during the later stages of dementia. These resources provide guidance on managing pain and distress, honoring individual values and goals, and navigating end-of-life […]
High-quality dementia care starts with informed, compassionate caregivers. This page provides resources for dementia care trainings designed to strengthen knowledge, build practical skills, and promote person-centered approaches across all care settings. Whether you’re a family member, home care aide, assisted living staff member, or healthcare professional, these training programs offer valuable guidance on communication, behavior […]
Individuals living with dementia are at increased risk for preventable health issues like pressure ulcers and urinary tract infections (UTIs), especially when mobility or communication is limited. These conditions can cause significant pain, distress, and complications if not addressed promptly. This page includes resources to help caregivers and providers recognize early signs, implement prevention strategies, […]
Proper nutrition and hydration are critical to the health and well-being of individuals living with dementia, yet cognitive and physical changes can make eating and drinking more challenging over time. This page features resources to help caregivers and care providers support safe, enjoyable mealtimes and prevent common issues like weight loss, dehydration, and swallowing difficulties. […]
Engaging in meaningful activities is essential to maintaining quality of life for individuals living with dementia. The right activities can support emotional well-being, preserve abilities, and reduce distress. This page offers resources with ideas and guidance for selecting and adapting activities that match a person’s interests, history, and current capabilities. Whether in the home, community, […]
Psychotropic drugs—such as antipsychotics, antidepressants, and sedatives—are sometimes prescribed to individuals living with dementia to manage behavioral symptoms. However, these medications carry serious risks and are not the most effective or appropriate response. This page includes resources to help families, caregivers, and professionals understand the potential harms, explore safer alternatives, and make informed decisions about […]
The Long Term Care Community Coalition’s Dementia Care Toolkits are designed to support quality, person-centered care for individuals living with dementia—whether in a nursing home or in the community. Use the links below to explore fact sheets, care cards, and other resources tailored to different care settings: Nursing Homes and
Therapy services can play a vital role in supporting the health, independence, and quality of life of individuals living with dementia. This page includes resources on occupational, physical, and speech therapy interventions that are tailored to the unique needs and abilities of people with dementia. These services can help maintain functional skills, reduce fall risk, […]
Informed consent is a fundamental right that ensures individuals understand and voluntarily agree to decisions about their care. For people living with dementia, navigating consent can become more complex as cognitive changes progress. This page includes external resources to help caregivers, families, and professionals support ethical, person-centered decision-making.
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A Practical Guide to […]
Creating a safe and supportive home environment is essential for individuals living with dementia. This page includes resources to help caregivers, families, and care providers identify and reduce potential hazards, promote independence, and respond to changing needs over time. From practical home modification tips to guidance on preventing wandering and falls, these tools can support […]
This page features a selection of external resources on innovative, dementia-friendly initiatives designed to enhance quality of life and promote dignity for individuals living with dementia. From small-scale, homelike models of care to larger community concepts like dementia villages, these approaches emphasize safety, autonomy, and social connection. Whether you’re a caregiver, advocate, policymaker, or provider, […]
Caring for someone with dementia can be both rewarding and challenging. As the condition progresses, caregivers often face new obstacles in communication, daily routines, and emotional well-being. This page provides resources to help caregivers navigate these challenges, promote independence, and enhance the quality of life for individuals living with dementia—whether at home or in a […]
Supporting individuals with dementia requires a holistic approach that goes beyond medication. Non-pharmacological strategies can help manage symptoms, reduce distress, and enhance quality of life. This page provides resources on evidence-based approaches such as music therapy, sensory stimulation, personalized routines, and environmental modifications to support well-being and comfort for individuals living with dementia at home […]
Recognizing and managing pain in individuals with dementia can be challenging, as they may have difficulty expressing their discomfort. Caregivers need the right tools to assess pain effectively and ensure proper care. This page provides resources and guidance to help caregivers identify signs of pain, use evidence-based assessment tools, and implement strategies to improve comfort […]
Caring for someone with dementia begins with understanding their unique needs and having the right supports at hand. Whether you’re caring for someone living in a private home or an assisted living community, the right resources can help ensure their safety, well-being, and quality of life. This page provides practical tools, guides, and supports to […]
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June 4, 2025 – Today LTCCC is releasing its latest quarterly report on the staffing levels for every U.S. nursing home (in compliance with federal reporting […]
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May 30, 2025.
Register for LTCCC’s June Webinar.
Presenter: Kenneth Levine PowerPoint Slides (PDF)
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May 15, 2025.
May 2, 2025 – New federal data reveal that the overwhelming majority of U.S. nursing homes are operating with insufficient staffing to meet the basic needs […]
In the Elder Justice Newsletter, we highlight citations, including deficiencies related to abuse, neglect, and substandard care, that have been identified as not causing any resident harm. The goal of this brief newsletter is to shed light on the issue of so-called “no harm” deficiencies, which typically result in no fine or penalty to the nursing […]
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April 30, 2025.
Register for LTCCC’s May Webinar.
Presenter: Eilon Caspi, Gerontologist and Dementia Behavior Specialist PowerPoint Slides (PDF)
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April 15, 2025.
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March 31, 2025.
This issue of the Policy Brief focuses on the Medicare Payment […]
Download the 2024 State Double G Data Report at NursingHome411 and explore the latest trends in compliance.
March 27, 2025 – Substandard care, abuse, and neglect are persistent and widespread problems in nursing homes, primarily due to inadequate enforcement of minimum safety standards. To help combat this, the federal Centers for Medicare & […]
Millions of Americans rely on post-acute care following hospitalization, receiving services from nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, long-term care hospitals, home health providers, and hospices. The U.S. House Ways and Means Health Subcommittee recently held a hearing to assess Medicare beneficiaries’ access to these essential services and the financial stability of providers. LTCCC submitted the below […]
March 19, 2025 – As we mark the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) reflects on the profound and lasting effects this crisis has had on nursing home residents and their families. The pandemic exposed deep-seated systemic failures in long-term care, leading to the tragic […]
Presenters: Sam Brooks (National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care), Maurice Miller, Cindy Napolitan, and Ray DiFrancesco
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March 17, 2025.
In the Elder Justice Newsletter, we highlight citations, including deficiencies related to abuse, neglect, and substandard care, that have been identified as not causing any resident harm. The goal of this brief newsletter is to shed light on the issue of so-called “no harm” deficiencies, which typically result in no fine or penalty to the nursing […]
Give Nursing Home Residents the Basics They Deserve—Raise the PNA
March 8, 2025 – The Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) in New York has been stuck at $50 per month for over three decades. The dignity of our elders and individuals with disabilities should never be compromised by financial hardship, yet for too […]
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February 28, 2025.
Presenters: Robert McLaughlin (Healthcare Data Analyst) & Richard Mollot (LTCCC Executive Director)
PowerPoint Slides (PDF)
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February 14, 2025.
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January 31, 2025.
Editor’s Note: Due to a production delay, there was no January 15 issue of the SCPB. […]
January 27, 2025 – The Long Term Care Community Coalition is pleased to announce the release of new, interactive data […]
Presenters: Kevin D. Walsh (Acting NJ State Comptroller), Josh Lichtblau (Director, NJ Medicaid Fraud Division), Laurie Facciarossa-Brewer (NJ Long-Term Care Ombudsman)
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January 16, 2025 – The Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) regularly publishes data on critical indicators of nursing home care, providing valuable insights into the quality, safety, and accountability of these facilities. Today, LTCCC is releasing new federal data on five-star ratings, ownership type, enforcement actions, and other critical information for the nearly 15,000 […]
In the Elder Justice Newsletter, we highlight citations, including deficiencies related to abuse, neglect, and substandard care, that have been identified as not causing any resident harm. The goal of this brief newsletter is to shed light on the issue of so-called “no harm” deficiencies, which typically result in no fine or penalty to the nursing […]
As we start this new year, the Long Term Care Community Coalition reflects on the meaningful progress we’ve made together to improve care and quality of life for residents in long-term care facilities. With your support, we’ve advocated for improvements in nursing home staffing and oversight, helped families successfully advocate […]
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January 2, 2025.
Despite longstanding industry claims that nursing […]
Presenters: John M. Griffin (University of Texas at Austin – Department of Finance) and Alex Priest (University of Rochester – Simon Business School)
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December 16, 2024.
In the Elder Justice Newsletter, we highlight citations, including deficiencies related to abuse, neglect, and substandard care, that have been identified as not causing any resident harm. The goal of this brief newsletter is to shed light on the issue of so-called “no harm” deficiencies, which typically result in no fine or penalty to the nursing […]
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December 4, 2024.
November 26, 2024 – Federal law mandates that all nursing homes provide sufficient staff to meet the care and quality of life needs of their residents every day. However, new data show that hundreds of thousands of residents live […]
November 21, 2024 – Federal law mandates that all nursing homes provide sufficient staff to meet the care and quality of life needs of their residents every day. However, new data […]
Presenters: Elizabeth Speidel (Director of Community Engagement) and NJ Nursing Home Residents Glenn Osborne, Ray DiFrancesco, Gail Smith, and Martha Robinson
VIDEO: In Their Own Words: People Living in Nursing Homes
Questions about doing this work? Contact Community@ltco.nj.gov!
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November 15, 2024.
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October 31, 2024.
Overbilling and Killing? An Examination of the Skilled Nursing Industry […]
In the Elder Justice Newsletter, we highlight citations, including deficiencies related to abuse, neglect, and substandard care, that have been identified as not causing any resident harm. The goal of this brief newsletter is to shed light on the issue of so-called “no harm” deficiencies, which typically result in no fine or penalty to the nursing […]
Presenters: Laura Mosqueda, MD (Keck School of Medicine of USC) and Rachel Tate (WISE & Healthy Aging) Powerpoint slides (PDF)
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October 15, 2024.
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September 30, 2024.
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September 17, 2024.
The Brief recently highlighted the […]
Presenter: Richard Mollot, LTCCC Executive Director Powerpoint slides (PDF) Staffing Data
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September 4, 2024.
September 3, 2024 – A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society reveals critical findings about the presence and role of medical directors in U.S. nursing homes. The study, “Medical Director Presence and Time in U.S. Nursing Homes, 2017–2023,” was conducted by researchers from the Long Term Care Community Coalition […]
When families and friends of nursing home residents join together, they can be a powerful force for improving care and ensuring dignity.
Today, LTCCC is releasing family council resources in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Korean, and Simplified Chinese to better serve diverse communities.
About the Resources
Family councils play a crucial role in ensuring quality care […]
August 26, 2024 – Today, LTCCC is posting its latest report on staffing levels in U.S. nursing homes. LTCCC’s report is based on CMS’s Q1 2024 payroll-based journal data on nurse […]
August 23, 2024 – To support legislators and elected officials in their efforts to better assist their constituents during nursing home stays, LTCCC is releasing a new guide, Supporting Your Constituents During a Nursing Home Stay: A Guide for Legislators and Elected Officials. This comprehensive guide aims to equip officials with essential knowledge and resources […]
Presenter: Nina Kohn, David M. Levy Professor of Law at Syracuse University College of Law Using What We Have: How Existing Legal Authorities Can Help Fix America’s Nursing Home Crisis
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August 15, 2024.
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July 31, 2024.
July 18, 2024 – The Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) has released new, interactive data tools with the latest federal information on nursing home citations and penalties. These user-friendly datasets are critical for understanding enforcement actions in nursing homes and evaluating the quality of care provided to […]
Presenter: Eric Carlson, Justice in Aging’s Director of Long-Term Services and Supports Advocacy PowerPoint Slides (PDF) 25 Common Nursing Home Problems—& How to Resolve Them
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July 15, 2024.
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June 28, 2024.
June 26, 2024 – The public’s attention to nursing home staffing generally focuses on nurse staff, which makes sense because those are the individuals who are providing direct care to residents. However, non-care staff play an essential role in the quality and safety of a nursing home and the services provided to residents. LTCCC […]
