Staffing

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 […]

2026-08-31T11:44:46-04:00Alabama, Alaska, Alerts, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nursing Home Information, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Staffing, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming|
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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 […]

2026-05-18T11:57:38-04:00Alabama, Alaska, Alerts, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nursing Home Information, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Staffing, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming|
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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 […]

2026-03-04T21:12:06-05:00Alabama, Alaska, Alerts, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nursing Home Information, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Staffing, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming|
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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 […]

2026-01-15T18:23:43-05:00Alabama, Alaska, Alerts, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nursing Home Information, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Staffing, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming|
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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 […]

2025-08-27T13:08:16-04:00Alabama, Alaska, Alerts, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nursing Home Information, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Staffing, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming|
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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 […]

2025-06-20T10:08:40-04:00Alabama, Alaska, Alerts, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nursing Home Information, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Staffing, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming|
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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 […]

2025-06-20T10:08:40-04:00Alabama, Alaska, Alerts, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nursing Home Information, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Staffing, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming|
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Below the Bare Minimum: Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter (Volume 7, 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 nursing […]

2025-04-30T20:06:43-04:00Arkansas, Elder Justice Newsletter, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Nevada, New York|
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The Troubling Truth Behind ‘Average’ Nursing Home Care: Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter (Volume 7, 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 or penalty to the nursing […]

2025-04-08T17:01:15-04:00Alaska, California, Elder Justice Newsletter, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin|
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Senior Care Policy Brief: State Actions to Address Nursing Home Fraud & Abuse

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January 31, 2025.

Editor’s Note: Due to a production delay, there was no January 15 issue of the SCPB. […]

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When Five Stars Aren’t Enough: Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter (Volume 7, 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 typically result in no fine or penalty to the nursing […]

2025-01-07T15:39:31-05:00California, Elder Justice Newsletter, Florida, Kentucky, Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania|
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Senior Care Policy Brief: Federal Audit Finds Some Nursing Homes Non-Compliant

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January 2, 2025.

LTC BY THE NUMBERS

Despite longstanding industry claims that nursing […]

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Shining a Light on One-Star Nursing Home Care: Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter (Volume 6, 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 or penalty to the nursing […]

2024-12-16T14:24:24-05:00California, Connecticut, Elder Justice Newsletter, Illinois, Michigan, New York, Texas|
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Senior Care Policy Brief: Manipulating the Reimbursement System

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December 4, 2024.

NEWSFLASH

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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 […]

2025-06-20T10:08:42-04:00Alerts, New York, Nursing Home Information, Staffing|
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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 […]

2025-06-20T10:08:43-04:00Alabama, Alaska, Alerts, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nursing Home Information, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Staffing, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming|
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Left waiting and suffering: Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter (Volume 6, 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 typically result in no fine or penalty to the nursing […]

2025-04-10T13:31:31-04:00Elder Justice Newsletter, New Jersey, New York|
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Senior Care Policy Brief: Resident Fees Go Up While Staffing Costs Go Down

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October 15, 2024.

NEWSFLASH

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Senior Care Policy Brief: Residents Suffer, Investors Profit

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September 30, 2024.

NEWSFLASH

  • Senators Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal, Bernie Sanders, and Representative Jan […]
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Senior Care Policy Brief: Nursing Home Lawsuits: Putting Profits Over Resident Safety & Dignity

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September 17, 2024.

Putting Profits Over Resident Safety and Dignity

The Brief recently highlighted the […]

2025-04-10T13:23:37-04:00New Jersey, New York, Senior Care Policy Brief, Texas|
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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 […]

2025-06-20T10:08:44-04:00Alabama, Alaska, Alerts, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nursing Home Information, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Staffing, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming|
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Senior Care Policy Briefing: Special Issue: A Case Study on Nursing Home Promises vs. Reality

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June 17, 2024.

A CASE STUDY ON NURSING HOME PROMISES VS. REALITY

Many nursing homes […]

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Senior Care Policy Briefing: Lawsuit Against Staffing Mandate Could Perpetuate Chronic Understaffing in Nursing Homes

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May 31, 2024.

NEWSFLASH

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Senior Care Policy Briefing: Industry Profits & Payouts Belie Claims of Low Margins

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May 15, 2024.

NEWSFLASH: INDUSTRY PROFITS & PAYOUTS BELIE CLAIMS OF LOW MARGINS, INABILITY TO […]

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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 […]

2025-06-20T10:08:46-04:00Alerts, Nursing Home Information, Staffing|
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Senior Care Policy Briefing: Nationally High Death Rates

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April 15, 2024.

NEWSFLASH

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Senior Care Policy Briefing: Diverting Public Funds for Personal Profit

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March 29, 2024.

NEWSFLASH

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Senior Care Policy Briefing: Nursing Homes Admit Misdiagnosing Schizophrenia

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February 15, 2024.

NEWSFLASH

  • Frontline workers, often Black or Hispanic, experienced high mortality rates […]
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Senior Care Policy Briefing: Absence of Federal Standards for Assisted Living

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February 2, 2024.

NEWSFLASH

  • The United States Senate Special Committee on Aging held a […]
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Senior Care Policy Briefing: Abuse, Neglect, and Fraud

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January 19, 2024.

NEWSFLASH

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Senior Care Policy Briefing: Transparency Is Not a Substitute for Accountability

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December 19, 2023.

NEWSFLASH

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Senior Care Policy Briefing: Crying Wolf or Wolves of Wall Street?

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November 15, 2023. 

NEWSFLASH

  • Nursing home lobbyists claim that facilities are struggling and […]
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Speak Out in Support of a Safe Minimum Staffing Standard

President Biden has promised to reform nursing homes by setting a national minimum staffing standard. Though nursing homes have been required to have “sufficient staff” to meet each resident’s needs, this is the first time that a president has proposed setting a numerical standard for the minimum number of nurses and aides that a facility […]

2023-11-06T16:59:33-05:00Action Center|
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“Nobody came for over 11 hours”: Elder Justice “No Harm” Newsletter (Volume 5, 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 nursing […]

2025-06-20T10:03:47-04:00Elder Justice Newsletter, Illinois, New York, Washington|
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Congressional Briefing: Essential Insights on Nursing Home Staffing & Standards

Essential Insights on Nursing Home Staffing and the Proposed Federal Standard, presented by: Center for Medicare Advocacy, Long Term Care Community Coalition, and National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care (September 2023).

Presenters: Richard Mollot (LTCCC), Sam Brooks (Consumer Voice),  Toby Edelman (Center for Medicare Advocacy), Charlene Harrington (University of […]

2023-09-19T10:11:36-04:00Learning Center, Nursing Home Information, Staffing|
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