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Federal Court Blocks Nursing Home Staffing Mandate

Families place their loved ones in nursing homes with the expectation that these facilities will provide a safe, caring environment. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Staffing levels in nursing homes play a critical role in ensuring that residents…

Apr 16, 2025

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Could New State Law Cause NY Nursing Home Understaffing?

Nursing homes in New York should have enough nursing staff with the required competencies to meet the care needs of their residents. However, this has not always been the case. In fact, New York nursing homes have been cited multiple…

Nov 22, 2022

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How Understaffing Reduces the Quality of Care in NYC Nursing Homes

Understaffing in nursing homes is a true emergency in facilities around the country. The residents who rely on staff members to care for their physical and medical needs suffer when there’s not enough nursing staff to care for each one…

Aug 24, 2020

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Residents Fear Nursing Home Legal Immunity Amid Crisis – Barron’s

Skilled nursing facilities in New York and other states are being granted immunity for care they provide during the COVID-19 crisis. Advocates fear that such blanket protection will make it easier for facilities to cover up negligence and the abuse of elderly patients in nursing homes.

May 19, 2020

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Understaffing At Nursing Homes Often Leads To Elder Abuse Including Bedsores and Falls

As the U.S. population ages, the need for quality elder care increases nationwide. Often, families turn to skilled nursing facilities to provide the best care for their loved ones. But some estimates reveal an alarmingly disproportionate ratio of staff to…

Jan 13, 2020

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WABC-TV reports a nursing home resident was allegedly assaulted by staff

An 86-year-old woman’s son suspects that her brutal facial injuries were caused by nursing home abuse in a New Jersey facility, according to a report from Toni Yates at WABC-TV. Benny Gomez says his mother suffered double fractures to her…

Oct 8, 2019

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