Alerts

LTCCC Alert: New Nursing Home Data Reveal Staffing Shortfalls and Persistent Quality Concerns

October 7, 2026 – The Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) has released its latest national nursing home provider data report, offering searchable, facility-level information for 14,690 federally certified nursing homes.

The reports organize complex federal data into user-friendly Excel files that enable families, advocates, ombudsmen, attorneys, researchers, journalists, and policymakers to examine nursing home staffing, […]

LTCCC Alert: New Resource Guide on Community Living, Disability Integration, and 2026 DOJ Policy Changes

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September 2, 2026 – The Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) has released a new resource guide: Community Living & Disability Integration: What DOJ’s 2026 Policy Change Means for People Living with Disabilities, Residents, and Families.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Supreme Court’s […]

2026-09-15T17:55:19-04:00Alerts|

LTCCC Alert: Nearly 9 in 10 U.S. Nursing Homes Understaffed (Q1 2026)

The following is an alert for LTCCC’s Q1 2026 staffing report. Download national, state, community, and facility-level data at NursingHome411.org.

August 31, 2026 – New federal data show that chronic understaffing continues to affect the overwhelming majority of U.S. nursing homes. According to LTCCC’s analysis of Q1 2026 federal staffing data, 88% of nursing […]

Alert: LTCCC Urges New York to Withdraw Proposal to Lower Nursing Home Standards

Five Years After COVID Pandemic Ravages Nursing Homes, State Issues Plan to Reduce Nurse Aide Training by 25%

Contact: Richard Mollot, richard@ltccc.org or 212-385-0356

NEW YORK, NY, July 14, 2026 — The Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) today called on the New York State Department of Health (DOH) to withdraw its plan […]

New LTCCC Resource: Unsafe Nursing Home Discharge Complaint Form

Inappropriate nursing home resident discharges have been a major problem for years. Too many nursing homes maximize profits by inappropriately discharging residents when they become less profitable or are “difficult.” In addition to severe emotional trauma, an inappropriate transfer could put a resident’s well-being and life at risk, especially when they are sent to a […]

LTCCC Alert: Latest Federal Data Indicate Widespread Understaffing in US Nursing Homes (Q4 2025)

The following is an alert for LTCCC’s Q4 2025 staffing report. Download national, state, community, and facility-level data at NursingHome411.org.

May 18, 2026 – New federal data reveal that the overwhelming majority of U.S. nursing homes are operating with insufficient staffing to meet the basic needs of their residents. According to LTCCC’s report on […]

Alert: LTCCC Releases New Nursing Home Antipsychotic Drugging Data While Warning of Gaps in Federal Reporting

May 8, 2026 – The Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) today released new, facility-level data on antipsychotic (AP) drugging in U.S. nursing homes, highlighting both the continuing prevalence of antipsychotic use and disturbing limitations in the publicly available federal data. US AP Drugging Q4 2025

Antipsychotic drugs are powerful medications associated with […]

LTCCC Alert: New Data Reports Provide Insights Into Nursing Home Citations and Penalties

March 13, 2026 – The Long Term Care Community Coalition is pleased to release two new data reports:  Nursing Home Citations and Nursing Home Penalties. These user-friendly datasets allow consumers to identify when their facility has been cited for failing to meet minimum standards and enable journalists, policymakers, and researchers to identify […]

LTCCC Alert: Over 1 Million Vulnerable Residents in Understaffed US Nursing Homes

The following is an alert for LTCCC’s Q3 2025 staffing report. Download national, state, community, and facility-level data at NursingHome411.org.

March 5, 2026 – New federal data reveal that the overwhelming majority of U.S. nursing homes are operating with insufficient staffing to meet the basic needs of their residents. According to LTCCC’s report on […]

LTCCC Alert: New National Nursing Home Data Report Reveals Widespread Staffing Shortfalls, Ongoing Enforcement Concerns

February 25, 2026 – The Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) today released its updated national nursing home provider report. The updated data, derived from the federal Provider Information database, reveal persistent quality and staffing concerns affecting hundreds of thousands of residents nationwide.

The report, including searchable information on ratings, staffing, enforcement actions, […]

LTCCC Alert: Federal Data Indicate That the Average US Nursing Home is 25% Short-Staffed

The following is an alert for LTCCC’s Q2 2025 staffing report. Download national, state, community, and facility-level data at NursingHome411.org.

January 16, 2026 – New federal data reveal that the overwhelming majority of U.S. nursing homes are operating with insufficient staffing to meet the basic needs of their residents. According to LTCCC’s report on […]

Alerta de LTCCC: Recursos Para el Cuidado de la Demencia en la Comunidad Ahora Disponibles en Español

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Septiembre 10, 2025 – Cada vez más personas reciben atención para la demencia en casa o en residencias asistidas. Lamentablemente, existen recursos limitados y fáciles de usar para garantizar que las personas en estos entornos reciban los servicios y la atención adecuados. Para […]

Special Alert on NYS Attorney General’s Settlement with Upstate Services Group “to Stop Resident Neglect and Financial Fraud” at its Van Duyn Nursing Home

August 27, 2025 – On August 25, NY Attorney General James announced a significant settlement against a major New York nursing home chain, the Upstate Services Group, which operates 17 nursing homes across the state. The facility at the focus of this action, the Van Duyn nursing home in […]

2025-08-27T11:32:05-04:00Alerts, New York|

LTCCC Alert: Nursing Homes Provide Far Less Care Than Residents Require (Q1 2025)

The following is an alert for LTCCC’s Q1 2025 staffing report. Download national, state, community, and facility-level data at NursingHome411.org.

August 25, 2025 – Today LTCCC is releasing its latest quarterly report on the staffing levels for every U.S. nursing home (in compliance with federal reporting requirements). These data, accessible to the public at […]

LTCCC Alert: New Resources to Improve Dementia Care for People Living at Home and Assisted Living

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 […]

LTCCC Alert: Latest Nursing Home Staffing Data Indicate Average Facility Operating Over 40% Short of Expected Registered Nurse Staffing (Q4 2024)

The following is an alert for LTCCC’s Q4 2024 staffing report. Download national, state, community, and facility-level data at NursingHome411.org and explore our interactive staffing map.

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 […]

LTCCC Alert: Nine in 10 Nursing Homes Fall Short of Expected Staffing, New Federal Data Show (Q3 2024)

The following is an alert for LTCCC’s Q3 2024 staffing report. Download national, state, community, and facility-level data at NursingHome411.org and explore our interactive staffing map.

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 […]

LTCCC Alert: 2024 Double G Citations: Significant Increase in Nursing Home Noncompliance and Penalties

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 & […]

2025-06-20T10:08:41-04:00Alerts|

LTCCC Alert: For-Profit Nursing Homes Dominate Problem Facilities, New Data Show

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 […]

Special Alert on Staffing Levels in New York Nursing Homes: Insights from Q2 2024 Data

Download Q2 2024 staffing data at NursingHome411 and check out our interactive staffing map.

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 […]

LTCCC Alert: As Americans Gather for Thanksgiving, New Federal Data Show Many Nursing Home Residents Endure Understaffed Facilities (Q2 2024)

The following is an alert for the Q2 2024 staffing report. Download data at NursingHome411 and check out our interactive staffing map.

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 […]

LTCCC Alert: New Study Reveals Alarming Gaps in Medical Director Presence in U.S. Nursing Homes

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 […]

2025-06-20T10:08:43-04:00Alerts|

LTCCC Alert: New Multilingual Family Council Resources Available at NursingHome411

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 […]

LTCCC Alert: Latest Nursing Home Staffing Info Now Available at NursingHome411.org (Q1 2024)

The following is an alert for the Q1 2024 staffing report. Download data at NursingHome411 and check out our interactive staffing map.

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 […]

LTCCC Alert: Supporting Your Constituents During a Nursing Home Stay

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 […]

2025-06-20T10:08:45-04:00Alerts, Staffing|

LTCCC Alert: New Data on Nursing Home Citations and Penalties

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 […]

LTCCC Alert: One in Four US Nursing Homes a “Problem Facility”

June 21, 2024 – The Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) regularly publishes data on key indicators relevant to nursing home care. Today, LTCCC is releasing a new report with federal data on five-star ratings, ownership type, enforcement, and other important information for the nearly 15,000 U.S. nursing homes in the federal CMS dataset. […]

LTCCC Alert: Antipsychotic Drugs Administered to More Than One in Five Nursing Home Residents

Click to download user-friendly, searchable data on AP drugging rates for Q4 2023.

June 3, 2024 – Each week, dangerous antipsychotic (AP) drugs are administered to approximately 250,000 nursing home residents, often without clinical justification. These medications pose significant risks for elderly individuals, including heart attacks, strokes, Parkinsonism, falls, and even death. […]

LTCCC Alert: Latest Nursing Home Report Shows Widespread Understaffing (Q4 2023)

The following is an alert for the Q4 2023 staffing report. Download data at NursingHome411 and check out our interactive staffing map.

May 2, 2024 – Federal law requires all nursing homes to provide sufficient staffing so that residents attain and maintain their highest practicable physical, emotional, and psychosocial well-being. Unfortunately, in the […]

LTCCC Alert: Alarming Rate of Antipsychotic Drugging in US Nursing Homes

Click to download user-friendly data on AP drugging rates for NY nursing homes in Q3 2023.

March 18, 2024 – Each week, roughly 250,000 nursing home residents are given dangerous antipsychotic (AP) drugs. In most cases these dangerous drugs are administered without clinical justification.

AP drugs are associated with significant adverse outcomes […]

LTCCC Alert: Unveiling Nursing Home Realities: Check Out Our Newsletters

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February 13, 2024 – Nursing home residents are among the most vulnerable members of our society. However, the nursing homes in which they live are often riddled with neglect, abuse, and substandard care. Addressing these issues is paramount for ensuring that nursing home residents receive the highest […]

LTCCC Alert: New Study Reveals Substantial Hidden Profits in Nursing Home Industry

Read the study on hidden profits in nursing homes, co-authored by LTCCC and published in the International Journal of Social Determinants of Health and Health Services

Contact: Richard Mollot, 212-385-0356, richard@ltccc.org

December 21, 2023 – For decades, the U.S. nursing home industry has blamed inadequate funding for failures to provide sufficient staffing and services to meet […]

2025-06-20T10:00:15-04:00Alerts|

LTCCC Alert: Nursing Home Administrator Hours Down 20% Since Pandemic

The following is an alert for the Q3 2022 staffing report. Download data at NursingHome411 and check out our interactive staffing dashboard.

March 9, 2023 – A nursing home administrator is responsible for overseeing their facility, including clinical and administrative affairs, to ensure that resident care needs are met. According to federal law, […]

LTCCC Alert: Dangerous Antipsychotic Drugging Persists Despite Federal Partnership

Contact: Richard Mollot, richard@ltccc.org, 212-385-0356

December 20, 2022 – More than one million people live in US nursing homes and each week, one in five of them are given dangerous antipsychotic (AP) drugs. In most cases these drugs are administered without clinical justification. In 2012, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services […]

LTCCC Alert: New Federal Guidance to Strengthen Nursing Home Safety, Quality, and Accountability

June 30, 2022 – Surveys (inspections) are the principal mechanism by which the government assesses nursing home quality and determines compliance with standards of care. Unfortunately, as previous LTCCC studies have shown, State Survey Agencies (SAs) – which are charged with monitoring care, responding to complaints, and ensuring compliance with minimum standards – too […]

2025-06-20T11:19:23-04:00Alerts|

LTCCC Alert: Staffing Levels Fall 8% in Six Months

The following is an alert for the Q3 2021 staffing report. To access the report, click here.

March 3, 2022 – Federal requirements mandate that nursing homes have sufficient staff, with the appropriate competencies to meet the clinical, emotional, and psychosocial needs of every resident. Unfortunately, understaffing is a widespread and persistent problem that […]

LTCCC Alert: Recommendations for Improving Nursing Home Safety, Dignity, & Financial Integrity

Click to read LTCCC’s recommendations for improving nursing home safety, dignity, and financial integrity.

June 7, 2021 – The COVID-19 pandemic exposed longstanding problems in nursing homes that have remained unaddressed, even as cases dwindle. Across the United States, nursing homes continue to be understaffed, underenforced, and unaccountable for so much of the harm […]

2025-04-10T13:27:52-04:00Alerts|
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