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HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) this week released quarterly licensing and enforcement activity data for DHS’ five licensing offices that oversee providers of long-term care, child care, …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Wolf Administration officials this week shared proposed nursing home regulations focused on increasing the quality of care received by residents by increasing the minimum direct care hours …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Wolf Administration officials have shared proposed nursing home regulations focused on increasing the quality of care received by residents by increasing the minimum direct care hours by …
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MALVERN, PA — For many people, smart home technology is a nice convenience, but for seniors, it can be the difference between living independently and needing support services. Echo Lake, …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf announced that four Department of Human Services (DHS) employees were recipients of the Governor’s Awards for Excellence for the creation and operationalization of the …
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PAOLI, PA — Daylesford Crossing, an innovative SageLife senior living community in Paoli, PA, recently held a festive COVID-19 “vaccination celebration.”
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued updated COVID-19 guidanceOpens In A New Window for personal care homes, assisted living residences, and private intermediate care facilities covering …
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is announcing assisted living facilities (ALFs) may now apply for funding under the …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Teresa Miller and Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine announced that all assisted living residences, personal care homes, and …
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HARRISBURG, PA — In response to concerns from frontline workers, the Secretary of Health, issued an order requiring long-term care facilities to take additional steps to protect their staff and residents …
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