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Best physical rehabilitation centers by state: Newsweek
Newsweek released its 2024 "America's Best Physical Rehabilitation Centers" ranking Aug. 21, in partnership with Statista. -
Texas sues over nursing home staffing mandate
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the Biden administration over a nursing home staffing level mandate. -
The top rehabilitation hospital in every state | 2024
Becker's has compiled a list of the top rehabilitation hospital in every state, based on U.S. News & World Report's's 2024 rankings. -
SNF administrator, director salaries rise more than 3%
Nursing home salaries have increased by 3.75% to 5.12% in the last year, a recent Hospital and Healthcare Compensation Service report found. -
Dementia gets 2 more risk factors
A recent study identified two new risk factors for dementia: untreated vision loss and high levels of LDL cholesterol. -
North Carolina system launches geriatric-focused NP program
The East Carolina University College of Nursing and ECU Health, both based in Greenville, N.C., have partnered to launch an Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification program. -
Rehab hospitals with highest, lowest preventable readmissions
Four inpatient rehabilitation hospitals have a preventable readmission rate of zero, according to CMS' Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Provider Data. -
A new movement within geriatric care
Geriatric care has been in the spotlight for being understaffed and in high demand. And a new movement is pushing hospitals and nursing facilities to work harder to treat dementia patients. -
A push for 'violence-free zones' in nursing homes
Violent altercations between residents in long-term care facilities are becoming more common, and skilled nursing facilities are trying to create "violence-free zones" to improve patient care and staff safety, NPR reported Aug. 8. -
Nonprofit to build $70M rehab hospital on Mayo's Phoenix campus
Jacksonville, Fla.-based nonprofit Brooks Rehabilitation is partnering with Mayo Clinic in Arizona to open a new $70 million inpatient rehabilitation hospital. -
Atlanta hospital opens new rehab unit
Grady Health System in Atlanta opened a new inpatient rehabilitation unit at Grady Memorial Hospital. -
Missouri cuts SNF pending inspections from 25% to 3% in 1 year
Missouri managed to drop its backlog of overdue nursing home inspections and complaints down from 25% to 3% in one year, the Missouri Independent reported Aug. 5. -
Dallas systems partner on pediatric post-acute care
Nexus Children's Hospital-Dallas has partnered with Pediatric Acute Care Associates of North Texas to provide a continuity of care for pediatric patients at Medical City Hospital Dallas. -
Missouri nursing home loses CMS funding after patient death
CMS has terminated its Medicare and Medicaid agreement with Senath (Mo.) South Health Care Center, effective July 25, according to a public notice from the agency. -
Advocate Health study plays key role in CMS dementia care model
Charlotte, N.C.-based Advocate Health Care's academic core, Wake Forest School of Medicine, completed a multiyear clinical study on dementia care that played an instrumental role in the formation of the CMS GUIDE model. -
Encompass Health opens Rhode Island rehab hospital
Birmingham, Ala.-based Encompass Health has opened a new rehabilitation hospital in Johnston, R.I., NBC affiliate WJAR reported July 25. -
Hackensack Meridian opens new rehab facility
Hackensack Meridian Health, based in Edison, N.J., has opened a new outpatient rehabilitation facility as part of the Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, N.J. -
10 top rehab hospitals: US News
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab was ranked the top rehabilitation hospital by U.S. News and World Report, according to its 2024-2025 rankings. -
Baptist Health South Florida, Lifepoint to build rehab hospital
Baptist Health South Florida is set to begin construction on a new South Miami, Fla., rehabilitation hospital in partnership with Lifepoint Rehabilitation. -
Nursing home resident dies at facility cited for several violations
A nursing home resident in Cedar Falls, Iowa, died after becoming trapped between her bed rail and the wall, the Iowa Capital Dispatch reported July 22.
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