Fact Sheet: Tips For Providing Input on Your Nursing Home’s Staffing Assessment
To help address persistent and widespread nursing home problems, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a rule on April 22, 2024, requiring, for the first time, that nursing homes provide minimum numbers of nursing staff time per resident. In addition, the rule requires that facilities implement an “efficient process for consistently […]
The Federal Nursing Home Staffing Standard
Download a PDF of LTCCC’s brief.
On April 22, 2024, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its final rule mandating minimum nurse staffing in every nursing home that accepts Medicaid and/or Medicare funds. This includes virtually all U.S. nursing homes.
This page provides information and resources for the […]
Inappropriate Transfer or Discharge of Nursing Home Residents
The inappropriate transfer or discharge of nursing home residents has been a longstanding concern for residents, their families, and policymakers. Far too often, residents are pushed out of their nursing home – which is their home – for inappropriate and illegal reasons. This can have a devastating impact on the resident and their family.
To address […]
LTCCC Alert: Unveiling Nursing Home Realities: Check Out Our Newsletters GalleryLTCCC Alert: Unveiling Nursing Home Realities: Check Out Our Newsletters
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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 […]
Webinar: Building the Backbone: How Stronger State CNA Requirements Can Lead to Better Nursing Home Care
Presenters:
Richard Mollot (Executive Director, LTCCC)
Adrianna Duggan (JD Candidate, Yale Law)
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New Year, New Newsletter
Happy new year, reader! Thank you for your new or continued support of our mission. This year, we are changing up the quarterly LTC Journal to deliver you more timely information on a monthly basis and to better keep you up to date about what’s happening at NursingHome411! If you haven’t already, be sure […]
Joint Statement: MACPAC Report Calls for Increased Transparency in How Nursing Homes Spend Medicaid Dollars
Report Supports Nursing Home Resident Advocates’ Call for Increased Transparency in Nursing Home Finances
January 6, 2023 – On January 3, 2023, MACPAC, a non-partisan legislative branch agency that provides policy and data analysis and makes recommendations to Congress on Medicaid programs, issued a report finding that without increased transparency in how nursing homes […]
Poisoned: Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter (Volume 4, Issue 6)
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 […]
22 of 2022: LTCCC’s Favorite Nursing Home Reports of the Year
2022 has been a pivotal year in long-term care and we at LTCCC are grateful for all those who have been writing and reporting about the important issues along the way.
That’s why we’re sharing 22 of our favorite articles of 2022 (plus, a few extras!). Below is a list of investigative stories, government reports, and […]
Fall 2022 LTC Journal
The LTC Journal covers important long-term care issues by highlighting policy updates, news reports, and academic research. Topics in this edition include:
- New federal guidance for nursing home surveyors to strengthen safety and accountability.
- LTCCC’s Q1 2022 staffing report showing nursing home staff turnover at 53.3%.
- A report detailing how real estate […]
‘Ouch, you’re hurting me’: Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter (Volume 4, Issue 5)
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 […]
‘I am afraid’: Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter (Volume 4, Issue 4)
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 […]
Summer 2022 LTC Journal
The LTC Journal covers important long-term care issues by highlighting policy updates, news reports, and academic research. Topics in this edition include:
- Unsafe antipsychotic alternatives on the rise.
- Louisiana nursing home owner arrested for felony fraud and cruelty.
- RN staffing levels down 12% in 2021.
- Infection control compromised during pandemic.
Spring 2022 LTC Journal
The Spring LTC Journal is here! The LTC Journal covers important long-term care issues by highlighting policy updates, news reports, and academic research. Topics in this edition include:
- Important White House nursing home initiatives.
- Insights and recommendations for direct care minimum spending laws.
- NY Department of Health’s […]
Nursing Homes Fail US Veterans: Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter (Volume 4, Issue 3) GalleryNursing Homes Fail US Veterans: Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter (Volume 4, Issue 3)
Elder Justice Newsletter, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Reports & Studies, South Carolina, Texas, Uncategorized, Washington
Nursing Homes Fail US Veterans: Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter (Volume 4, Issue 3)
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 […]
‘There’s just no time for those things’: Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter (Volume 4, Issue 2) Gallery‘There’s just no time for those things’: Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter (Volume 4, Issue 2)
Elder Justice Newsletter, Hawaii, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Reports & Studies, Uncategorized, Vermont, Wisconsin
‘There’s just no time for those things’: Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter (Volume 4, Issue 2)
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 […]
Winter 2022 LTC Journal
The Winter LTC Journal is here! The LTC Journal covers important long-term care issues by highlighting policy updates, news reports, and academic research. Topics in this edition include:
- How lax enforcement exposes residents to substandard care.
- Latest data show nursing homes failing to provide sufficient staffing.
- Federal […]
‘The food was always cold’: Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter (Volume 4 Issue 1)
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 rarely result in fines or […]
LTCCC Alert: NY Nursing Homes Admit Excess Profits
Industry Lawsuit Details Over $500 Million Per Year Diverted from Resident Care
January 21, 2022 – At the end of December, more than 200 nursing homes filed a federal lawsuit against New York State, seeking to stop implementation of a new state law on nursing home spending. That law, which passed with strong, state-wide support […]
LTCCC Alert: Did These Deficiencies Actually Cause No Harm? You Decide. GalleryLTCCC Alert: Did These Deficiencies Actually Cause No Harm? You Decide.
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LTCCC Alert: Did These Deficiencies Actually Cause No Harm? You Decide.
December 23, 2021 – LTCCC publishes a bimonthly newsletter highlighting nursing home “no harm” deficiencies from across the United States. Today, we’re releasing a new report featuring all of the Elder Justice Newsletters published in 2021 and a user-friendly guide detailing the 32 “no harm” deficiencies covered this past year. Users can sort the […]
2021: Elder Justice “No Harm” Deficiencies Gallery2021: Elder Justice “No Harm” Deficiencies
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2021: Elder Justice “No Harm” Deficiencies
The Elder Justice Newsletter provides examples of health violations in which surveyors (nursing home inspectors) identified neither harm nor immediate jeopardy to resident health, safety, or well-being. Below is a searchable issue guide that includes the “no harm” deficiencies featured in our Elder Justice Newsletter in 2021. You may also access individual issues using the […]
Webinar: Broken Promises: An Assessment of Federal Data on Nursing Home Oversight
Presenter: Eric Goldwein, LTCCC
PowerPoint Slides (PDF) Broken Promises: An Assessment of Nursing Home Oversight LTCCC’s Recommendations to improve enforcement
LTCCC Alert: An Oral History of COVID-19 in Nursing Homes
December 15, 2021 – The COVID-19 pandemic has been a devastating time for nursing home residents and their loved ones. To better understand their experiences, the Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) produced an oral history of COVID-19 in long-term care settings.
‘Please help me’: Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter (Volume 3 Issue 10)
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 […]
Fall 2021 LTC Journal
The Fall LTC Journal is here! The LTC Journal covers important long-term care issues by highlighting policy updates, news reports, and academic research. Topics in this edition include:
- A letter to NY Governor Kathy Hochul calling for action to protect long-term care residents.
- LTCCC’s Q1 2021 staffing report showing failures to […]
Death by Asphyxiation: Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter (Volume 3 Issue 8)
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 […]
Weeks Without a Shower: Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter (Volume 3 Issue 6)
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 […]
Protect Voting Rights of Nursing Home Residents
More information on LTC voting is available at nursinghome411.org/voting.
Nursing Home Provider Info: April 2020
Below are links to download data on five-star ratings, special focus facility status, ownership status, health inspection outcomes, location, resident population, and other general information for all U.S. nursing homes. Download individual state files by clicking the state on the map below or in the list at the bottom of the page. Download data on […]
Promising Practices & Recommendations for Evaluating Nursing Home Owners
Substandard care, abuse, and neglect are longstanding concerns for nursing home residents. Decades of federal reports have documented widespread and persistent issues in nursing homes nationwide, from inadequate infection control practices to low staffing to inappropriate antipsychotic drug use. However, in recent years, it has become evident that residents are increasingly at risk of experiencing […]
Mapping Information on Nursing Home Quality & Staffing
Mapping information on nursing home quality, staffing, or other data can be a very useful tool to visualize and compare the state of nursing home care in your state or community. This page provides tips and tools to help the non-expert map publicly available data on nursing homes using the free resources, Tableau Public […]
Nursing Home Pressure Ulcer Citations: Spring 2019
Pressure ulcer are a major concern for nursing home residents and families and, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a key indicator of the quality and safety provided in a nursing home. We recommend that the information provided here is used in conjunction with information on […]
NYS Nursing Home Antipsychotic Drugging Rates
The overuse of antipsychotic drugs in nursing homes is a longstanding and serious problem. Too often, residents, especially those with dementia, are given these powerful drugs to control the behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia. In fact, antipsychotic drugs are associated with increased risk of heart attack, stroke, Parkinsonism, falls, and, even, death. They are […]