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3 predictions for the future of post-acute care
Robust in-home care, advances in technology and seamless access to nursing facilities are some of the ways leaders anticipate post-acute care may change in the next 50 years. -
8 trends in agency nurse dependency in nursing homes
Nursing homes have increased the number of agency nurses providing direct care nursing hours in the last five years and in one state, 86% of nursing homes were using agency staff in 2022. -
Boston nursing home to close after nearly 100 years
The Edgar P. Benjamin Healthcare Center in Boston has filed a notice of planned closure after nearly a century in operation, ABC affiliate WCVB reported Feb. 14. -
Where rehab hospitals could be doing more: Poll
Patient outcomes is an area rehabilitation hospitals should explore for growth opportunities, a recent Becker's poll found. -
Indiana rehab hospital names medical director
Indianapolis Rehabilitation Hospital in Carmel, Ind., appointed Andrea Cyr, DO, medical director. -
States consider multiple approaches to improving nursing home care
Three states are considering new legislation to improve the condition of nursing homes and assisted living. -
States with the highest rate of nursing home deficiencies, highest fines
Minnesota has the highest percentage of nursing homes cited for serious deficiencies while Washington, D.C., nursing homes are hit with the highest average fines, a January ProPublica report found. -
Nursing home system faces foreclosure amid $51M in unpaid debt
A Peoria, Ill.-based nursing home and assisted living company has entered foreclosure proceedings after lenders alleged it owes $51 million in unpaid debts, the Peoria Journal Star reported Feb. 5. -
4 recent advancements in Alzheimer's disease care
Alzheimer's disease research in the last year has expanded, promising clinicians in the field and patients experiencing the condition more accurate detection tests, new treatment possibilities and research to fuel further advancements in care. -
SSM Health acquires post-acute care association
St. Louis-based SSM Health has taken on ownership of the Visiting Nurse Association of Greater St. Louis' healthcare services. -
Pennsylvania rehab hospital investigates possible Legionella case
Derry Township, Pa.-based Penn State Rehabilitation Hospital is investigating possible Legionella bacteria in the water after one patient became sick, ABC affiliate WHTM reported Jan. 30. -
Oregon closes, evacuates older adult care center in 1 day
A Portland, Ore.-based residential and memory care facility was shut down by the state health department Jan. 26, and the residents were relocated the same day, NBC affiliate KGW8 reported Jan. 29. -
PeaceHealth hospice, home health nurses set to strike
Springfield, Ore.-based PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Home Care Services nurses intend to launch a two-week strike in February, according to the Oregon Nurses Association. -
CMS confirms nursing home staffing ratios to finalize this year
CMS said it will finalize the nursing home minimum staffing proposal in 2024, officials said in a national stakeholder call Jan. 23. -
Nursing home chain owner guilty in $38M fraud
The owner of a shuttered nursing home chain admitted to his role in a $38 million employment tax fraud scheme. -
St. Jude home health program 1st to earn pediatric certification
St. Jude Home Care, a home health agency that is part of Memphis, Tenn.-based St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, is the first in the nation to receive a certification for pediatrics from Community Health Accreditation Partners. -
Tennessee hospital gets $200K for pediatric rehab unit
Nashville, Tenn.-based Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt received $200,000 to help create an inpatient pediatric rehabilitation unit. -
2 systems open hybrid rehab hospital in South Dakota
Mechanicsburg, Pa.-based Vibra Healthcare and Rapid City, S.D.-based Monument Health opened a rehabilitation hospital that provides both inpatient medical rehabilitation and long-term acute care. -
The top 5 nursing homes in 25 states
Newsweek and Statista, a global data research firm, recently named the top nursing homes in 25 states. -
CoxHealth partners on rehab hospital in Missouri
Mechanicsburg, Pa.-based CoxHealth and Springfield, Mo.-based Select Medical Corp. are partnering to build an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Missouri.
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