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 […]
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 […]
Forum: How Private Equity Makes Us Sicker
This forum, hosted by the Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) – NY Metro Chapter, addresses the increasing role and implications of Wall Street investors – Private Equity – in the healthcare industry. The presenters (Rosemary Batt, Robert McNamara, and Richard Mollot) discuss decades of research that has demonstrated how Wall Street […]
‘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 […]
Bringing Wordle, TikTok, and Tech to Seniors and Nursing Home Residents
Technology resources like Zoom, FaceTime, Alexa, even TikTok, can open a world of possibilities and help us stay connected. Unfortunately, for many seniors and nursing home residents, these resources can be challenging and overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Stefano Selorio is a 23-year-old Founder & CEO of Carevocacy, a company that […]
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Resources for Surveyors
The federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) provides a range of resources for nursing home surveyors (inspectors) to assist in the evaluation of whether a nursing home’s care and services comport with federal minimum standards. These resources are also useful to nursing homes, residents, and others concerned about the quality of nursing home […]
‘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.
LTCCC Policy Brief: Nursing Home Transparency
Nursing Home Transparency: A Critical Tool to Improve the Quality of Nursing Home Care
Why is it so difficult to hold nursing homes accountable for providing the level of care for which they are being paid? How can it be […]
Back to Basics: What You Need to Know about Nursing Home Care
Program: Back to Basics: What You Need to Know about Nursing Home Care
Date: Tuesday, November 22, 1pm (ET)
Register: https://bit.ly/ltc-basics
Presenter: Richard Mollot
Note: Video and other webinar materials will be available after the program at https://nursinghome411.org/webinar-basics.
Garden of Eatin’: Setting the Table for Resident-Centered Dining
Program: Garden of Eatin’: Setting the Table for Resident-Centered Dining
Date: Tuesday, December 20, 1pm (ET)
Register: https://bit.ly/ltc-food
Rebecca Priest (Project Coach, The Green House Project) and Linda McCoy (Dining Practice Partner, St. John’s Home) discuss resident directed dining that makes a difference.
Note: Video and other webinar materials will be available […]
LTCCC Applauds Governor Hochul’s Decision to Implement Vital Nursing Home Resident Protections
The safety and dignity of vulnerable residents and care staff will greatly improve when nursing homes comply with New York’s long anticipated reforms.
April 1, 2022 – For decades, both federal and state minimum standards have mandated that nursing homes have […]
Webinar: A Matter of Justice: Racism as a Fundamental Cause of Long-Term Care Inequities
Presenter: Shekinah Fashaw-Walters, Ph.D.
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‘The Cornerstone the Builders Rejected’: Why Reform Starts with Person-Centered Care
On this episode, advocate Cathy Unsino (LCSW) discusses the importance of providing person-centered care and shares experiences from her own work in nursing homes that show what’s possible when we believe in the individual’s capacity to grow.
Interview recorded November 2021 and edited for clarity.
- Cathy’s Recommendations:
- The Anatomy of an Illness, by Norman Cousins
- The March of Folly, […]
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Webinar: Arming Your Advocacy: Leveraging LTCCC’s Resources to Promote Resident-Centered Care
Presenters: Richard Mollot (LTCCC Executive Director) and Eric Goldwein (LTCCC Policy & Communications Director).
PowerPoint Slides (PDF)
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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 […]
CMS Nursing Home COVID Vaccination & Fatality Data
As of December 2021, LTCCC is no longer updating this page. Visit CMS website for updated COVID-19 data.
LTCCC is providing a user-friendly spreadsheet (updated monthly) tracking COVID-19 vaccinations for residents and staff in U.S. nursing homes. Data are reported by nursing homes to the CDC and published by CMS.
Nursing Home Vaccination Data […]
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.
Webinar: Enforcing the Nursing Home Reform Act
Presenter: Meryl Grenadier, attorney at AARP Foundation Litigation
What rights are guaranteed by the Nursing Home Reform Act? What can residents do when their nursing home fails to protect those rights? In this program, Meryl Grenadier reviews the basics of the Reform […]
LTCCC Alert: Most U.S. Nursing Homes Fell Short of Federal Staffing Threshold in Q1 2021
The following is an alert for the Q1 2021 staffing report. To access the report, click here.
Webinar: Involuntary Nursing Home Discharges: A Fast Track from Nursing Homes to Homeless Shelters
https://youtu.be/l_QMiqd74DI?t=1 PowerPoint Slides (PDF) Watch on Facebook
Presenter: Tanya Kessler, senior staff attorney at Mobilization for Justice, Inc (MFJ) and author of “Involuntary Nursing Home Discharges: A Fast Track from Nursing […]
(Webinar) Why Comfort Matters: Reducing Reliance on Antipsychotics for People Living with Dementia
Tena Alonzo, dementia care expert, presents on strategies to reduce reliance on antipsychotics for people living with dementia at LTCCC’s June webinar. For video and other materials from this program, visit nursinghome411.org/webinar-comfort-matters/.
Note: This program was recorded on June 15th, 2021.
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LTCCC’s 12th Annual Reception
LTCCC is excited to honor New York State Attorney General Letitia James at our 12th Annual Reception on Tuesday, November 9 (6-7:30pm ET). Join us virtually as we recognize Attorney General James’ leadership in protecting vulnerable New Yorkers and their families.
Support LTCCC’s advocacy for nursing home residents by purchasing tickets to the event, […]
LTCCC’s 13th Annual Reception
LTCCC is excited to host our 13th Annual Reception on Wednesday, November 9 (6-8pm ET) at NY City Bar (42 W. 44th Street). Join us as we recognize the Honorable Richard Gottfried (Chair, NYS Assembly Committee on Health) for his advocacy for residents in long-term care.
Support LTCCC’s advocacy by reserving […]
Webinar: Why Comfort Matters: Reducing Reliance on Antipsychotics for People Living with Dementia
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Feature speaker: Tena Alonzo, Dementia Care Expert
Tena Alonzo is a healthcare professional with expertise in caregiving practices for people with thinking or memory disorders. She has 35 years of experience as a long-term care provider […]
Webinar: Nursing Home Advocacy Priorities for 2021 & Beyond
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Feature speaker: Richard Mollot, LTCCC executive director
Richard Mollot highlights key long-term care policy priorities including nursing home staffing, oversight, and financial transparency. Next, LTCCC’s Eric Goldwein provides information on accessing NursingHome411 resources including state pages, staffing data, podcasts, and webinars. […]
A Jail Within a Jail: Inside a NYC Nursing Home with the Co-Directors of Fire Through Dry Grass
Fire Through Dry Grass is a documentary that offers a rare look inside a New York City nursing home during the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode of the Nursing Home 411 Podcast features the film’s co-directors, Andres “Jay” Molina (a resident at Coler Rehabilitation & Nursing Care Center) and Alexis Neophytides, who chat about life […]
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The Best (om)Buds of Hudson Valley & Tri County: 60 Minutes with your Local Ombudsmen
The Hudson Valley and Tri County ombudsman programs are the best kept secrets in New York state long-term care. In this program, Hudson Valley LTCOP director Gloria Murray and Tri County LTCOP director Judy Farrell discuss how to use the key (and free!) ombudsman resources to ensure that your loved ones are getting the care […]
LTCCC Alert: Three in Four U.S. Nursing Homes Understaffed in Second Wave
The following is an alert for the Q4 2020 staffing report. To access the report, click here.
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 […]
LTCCC Alert: Speak Out on NY Nursing Home Staffing Bill
Take action and contact your legislators
Below is LTCCC’s statement about New York’s new staffing bill. See also: LTCCC’s joint press release with other consumer groups on the staffing bill. Consumer Groups: NY Staffing Bill Misses the Mark
Nursing Home Advocacy Priorities for 2021 & Beyond
Sign up for LTCCC’s webinar, “Nursing Home Advocacy Priorities for 2021 & Beyond,” on Tuesday, May 18, at 1pm EST.
Involuntary Nursing Home Discharges: A Fast Track from Nursing Homes to Homeless Shelters
Register for LTCCC’s July 20th webinar, “Involuntary Nursing Home Discharges: A Fast Track from Nursing Homes to Homeless Shelters,” featuring Tanya Kessler, a senior staff attorney at Mobilization for Justice (MFJ).
Background reading: MFJ’s report on involuntary discharges.
Why Comfort Matters: Reducing Reliance on Antipsychotics for People Living with Dementia
Sign up for the June 15 webinar (1pm EST), “Why Comfort Matters: Reducing Reliance on Antipsychotics for People Living with Dementia,” featuring Tena Alonzo.
About the speaker: Tena Alonzo is a healthcare professional with expertise in caregiving practices for people with thinking or memory disorders. She has 35 years of experience as a long-term care […]
The Hidden Profits Behind Poor Nursing Home Care
Register for LTCCC’s September 21st webinar, “Profits and More Profits: Insights into the Hidden Profits Behind Poor Nursing Home Care.”
Presenter: Dave Kingsley.
Enforcing the Nursing Home Reform Act
Register for LTCCC’s October 19th webinar, “Enforcing the Nursing Home Reform Act.”
Presenter: Meryl Grenadier (attorney at AARP Foundation Litigation)
Webinar: An Antidote to Ageism in Nursing Homes
Cathy Unsino, LCSW, talks about how to transform nursing homes into warm, vibrant communities. For video and other materials from this webinar, visit https://nursinghome411.org/webinar-antidote-ageism/.
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Webinar: Neglect Leading to Bodily Injury and Death of 300 LTC Residents
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Feature speaker: Eilon Caspi, PhD, gerontologist and dementia behavior specialist.
An Antidote to Ageism in Nursing Homes
Register for a free webinar, “An Antidote to Ageism in Nursing Homes,” on Tuesday, April 20 at 1pm EST.
Speaker: Cathy Unsino, LCSW
Description: Residents thrive when helped to achieve their highest practicable level of physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing. When the requirements of the Nursing Home Reform Act of 1987 are realized, the colonial, custodial […]
Problem Facilities: SFFs and One-Star Nursing Homes (2021)
Special Focus Facilities (SFFs) and SFF Candidates are nursing homes that have a history of serious quality issues or are included in the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) program to stimulate improvements in their quality of care. One-star facilities are assigned the lowest overall rating (one out of five stars) based on health […]
Webinar: Inappropriate Institutionalization of People with Mental Illness in LTC Facilities
Feature speaker: Nina Loewenstein, attorney and advocate for long-term care reform Webinar Slides Audio
LTCCC, AARP, 1199 SEIU to NYS Leaders: Require Minimum Nursing Home Hours of Care, Prioritize Reform
Click to download the letter or read it in the PDF below.
In the wake of the New York State Attorney General’s recent revelations about sky-high deaths and dangerous conditions in New York’s nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading resident and worker advocates are calling […]
Neglect Leading to Bodily Injury and Death of 300 LTC Residents
Register for a free webinar, “Neglect Leading to Bodily Injury and Death of 300 LTC Residents,” on Tuesday, March 16 at 1pm EST.
Feature speaker: Eilon Caspi PhD
Eilon Caspi PhD is a Gerontologist and Dementia Behavior Specialist. He is the founder and director of Dementia Behavior Consulting LLC, […]
Winter 2021 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 the Federal Government’s inaction led to 11 nursing home deaths per hour.
- The COVID-19 pandemic’s disproportionate toll on nursing homes with higher shares of Black or […]
The Inappropriate Institutionalization of People with Mental Illness in LTC Facilities: History and Recommendations
Register for a free webinar, “The Inappropriate Institutionalization of People with Mental Illness in LTC Facilities: History and Recommendations,” on Tuesday, February 16 at 1pm EST.
Feature speaker: Nina Loewenstein
2020: 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 2020. You may also access individual issues using the […]
What’s the Difference Between Nursing Homes and Assisted Living?
LTCCC executive director Richard Mollot takes us back to the basics and explains the difference between:
- Nursing homes and Assisted Living facilities (1:25)
- Medicare and Medicaid (7:50)
- Ownership type: Non-profit vs. For-profit vs. Government facilities (11:25)
- Staffing positions: RN vs. CNA vs. LPN vs. LVN (16:00)
Note: Episode recorded July 2020
Background reading and references:
LTCCC Webinar: Reimagining Nursing Home Care
Cathy Unsino, LCSW, discusses why nursing home reform is urgently needed to ensure a safer and more humane environment for residents.
LTCCC Report: Regional Variations of Nursing Home Quality & Oversight in NY
The following report presents the findings of LTCCC’s regional analysis of New York State nursing home care.
In addition to the report, we have developed a searchable table with relevant information on all nursing homes in the state, including ratings, ownership type, staffing levels, and fines for substandard care. Nursing homes can also be searched and […]
US Nursing Home Infection Control & Prevention Citations: March 2020
Infection prevention and control programs protect residents from preventable harm, injury, and death. Despite strong regulatory requirements to safeguard residents, infections continue to be a leading cause of death and needless suffering for nursing home residents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are an astounding 1.6 to 3.8 million infections […]
LTCCC Report: Animal Care Standards vs. Nursing Home Resident Experiences
The quality and safety of nursing homes are longstanding public concerns. Numerous studies over the years have identified widespread and significant deficiencies in care, including serious abuse and neglect, and degrading, inhumane conditions.
In light of these concerns, and the widespread persistence of substandard care and abuse, we undertook this analysis to compare the experiences of […]
Alert: Illinois Poorly Performing Nursing Homes (September 2019)
The following alert provides information on the most poorly performing nursing homes in Illinois, as determined by their status as a Special Focus Facility, Special Focus Facility Candidate, or One-Star Facility. The alert includes information on what these statuses indicate in respect to quality and safety for residents.
Joint Comments on Proposed Revision of Federal Nursing Home Requirements
Following is a draft of the comments that LTCCC and the Center for Medicare Advocacy will be submitting in response to the Trump Administration’s proposal to reduce federal standards for nursing homes. We are providing this draft to the public in advance of submission so that others may review before the submission deadline (September 16, […]
Nursing Home Pressure Ulcer Rates: Spring 2019
Pressure ulcers are serious medical conditions and one of the important measures of the quality of clinical care in nursing homes. — U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC).
Click on the following links to download the four quarter average pressure ulcer rates posted on Nursing […]
LTCCC Webinar: Nursing Home Care & Quality of Life Standards
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Nursing Home Staffing 2018 Q1
Sufficient staffing is one of the most important indicators of a nursing home’s quality and safety. Unfortunately, inadequate nursing home staffing is a widespread and persistent problem. Some nursing homes provide good care, ensuring that their facilities have enough qualified staff. However, in the absence of limits on profits or administrative expenses, too many nursing […]
