This program provides an updated look at nursing home performance in the Hudson Valley region, with a focus on nurse staffing levels, expected staffing needs, and differences in staffing on weekends and holidays. The data show that Hudson Valley nursing homes continue to experience significant staffing shortfalls, with average staffing below […]
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 […]
This program provides a live demonstration of LTCCC’s data visualization platform, highlighting how it can be used to examine key indicators in Hudson Valley nursing homes, compare local facility performance with state and national benchmarks, and identify trends that can inform advocacy, oversight, and quality improvement efforts. The program also offers practical guidance on […]
Presenter: Jonathan M. Evans MD MPH CMD FACP Powerpoint Slides (PDF) Antipsychotics, Other Psychotropics, and the Risk of Death in Patients With Dementia US Special Committee on Aging Testimony – Dr. Evans
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Presenter: Ernie Tosh Powerpoint Slides (PDF)
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Presenter: Richard Mollot, LTCCC Executive Director Powerpoint Slides (PDF)
This program provides an updated look at nursing home performance in the Hudson Valley region, with a focus on staffing levels, federal quality ratings, and antipsychotic drugging trends. The program also offers practical guidance on dementia care standards and residents’ rights, including the appropriate use of antipsychotic medications, the importance of informed consent, and the […]
Presenter: Mary Ellen Dellefield, PhD, RN, FAAN
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Give Nursing Home Residents the Basics They Deserve—Raise the PNA
March 6, 2026 – 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 […]
This program provides an updated look at regional nursing home performance, with a focus on staffing levels, quality ratings, pressure ulcer rates, and antipsychotic drugging trends. In addition to the data briefing, the program offers practical guidance on addressing care concerns, including residents’ rights, strategies for escalating unresolved issues, and options for seeking help both […]
Presenter: Sam Brooks, Director of Public Policy, National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care
Powerpoint Slides (PDF) Consumer Voice Report – Where Does All the Money Go?
Presenters: Ruth Ann Dorrill, Caitlin Foster, Rebecca Gorges, and Shanna Weitz
Powerpoint Slides (PDF) – Falls OIG Report – Falls Powerpoint Slides (PDF) – Special Focus Facilities OIG Report – Special Focus Facilities
Presenter: Ed Dudensing Powerpoint Slides (PDF)
This program provides an updated look at regional nursing home performance, with a focus on staffing levels, quality ratings, pressure ulcer rates, and antipsychotic drugging trends. In addition to the data briefing, the program offers practical guidance on addressing care concerns, including residents’ rights, strategies for escalating unresolved issues, and options for seeking help both […]
Presenter: Eilon Caspi, PhD Powerpoint Slides (PDF)
Presenter: David Lipschutz, Co-Director of the Center for Medicare Advocacy
Powerpoint Slides (PDF) LTCCC Fact Sheet: Medicare Coverage of Skilled Nursing and Skilled Therapy Services
This program presents the latest Hudson Valley nursing home staffing data, offering insights into current trends and facility performance across the region. It also guides participants on how to access and effectively use the data to support advocacy and oversight efforts. The program concludes with a discussion on the power of family councils, highlighting how […]
Presenters: Regan Bailey (Justice in Aging), Liam Mcgivern (Justice in Aging), and Toby Edelman (Center for Medicare Advocacy)
Complaint Brief of Amicus Curiae Toby S. Edelman Order Granting Class Certification (April 22, 2025) Memorandum Opinion (April 22, 2025) […]
This program features attorney and resident advocate Deborah Truhowsky as she shares practical strategies for preventing, identifying, and reporting nursing home abuse and neglect, including common warning signs, intervention options, and residents’ rights under New York regulations. In addition, it provides a data-driven look at nursing home quality and safety in the Hudson Valley, highlighting […]
Presenters: LTCCC’s Richard Mollot (Executive Director), Hayley Cronquist (Associate Director), Rachel Farber (Policy Fellow) PowerPoint Slides (PDF) Dementia Care in the Community Toolkit
This program offers an in-depth look at how Hudson Valley nursing homes are performing, including staffing levels, ownership, inspection results, and compliance with state and federal standards. It highlights which facilities are meeting New York’s minimum staffing requirements and identifies areas of concern. The resident rights portion focuses on protections against inappropriate discharge or transfer, […]
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Presenter: Kenneth Levine PowerPoint Slides (PDF)
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Presenter: Eilon Caspi, Gerontologist and Dementia Behavior Specialist PowerPoint Slides (PDF)
This presentation provides an in-depth update on how nursing homes in the Hudson Valley region compare in quality and staffing, using the latest CMS data. It also focuses on residents’ rights related to pressure ulcer care, highlighting federal standards, prevention strategies, and how families and advocates can use this information to promote better care.
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Presenters: Sam Brooks (National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care), Maurice Miller, Cindy Napolitan, and Ray DiFrancesco
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 […]
This presentation provides a comprehensive update on nursing home care in the Hudson Valley. It highlights the ongoing challenges in staffing and oversight, emphasizing the correlation between nurse staffing levels and quality. The presentation features key data insights, regulatory requirements, and advocacy tools to empower families, community leaders, and long-term care ombudsmen […]
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 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 […]
Take Action and Contact Your Legislators
February 15, 2024 – The New York State legislature has introduced a bill, sponsored by Senate Disabilities Committee chair John Mannion, to increase the amount of money New York nursing home residents can keep of their income to use for personal items. The Personal Needs Allowance (PNA) in […]
