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October is long-term care planning month! This is a time when senior citizens and their loved ones should take the time to understand the costs of long-term care and how …
October Is Long-Term Care Planning Month: Get Prepared for the Future! Read More
By 2030, all baby boomers will be over 65 years old. As the population ages, more and more people are going to want to age in place – that is, …
Aging in Place: How Technology Can Help You Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued updates to guidance on minimum health and safety standards that Long-Term Care (LTC) facilities (often called “nursing …
CMS Issues Updates to Improve Safety and Quality Care for Long-Term Care Residents and Calls for Reducing Room Crowding Read More
YORK, PA — Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead and WellSpan Health Vice President of Community Health and Engagement Ann Kunkel visited Hunter Cottage in York on …
PA Department of Human Services Highlights Need for Continued Investment in Pennsylvania’s Long-Term Care System Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Thursday, Department of Human Services (DHS) Acting Secretary Meg Snead joined representatives from United Home Care Workers Pennsylvania, Voices for Independence, and a direct care recipient …
Wolf Administration, Homecare Advocates Highlight Investments In Direct Care Workforce Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Wolf Administration announced a new initiative this week to help long-term care facilities respond to COVID-19 and improve resiliency.
Wolf Administration Announces New Support For Long-Term Care Facilities Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is highlighting Pennsylvania’s spending plan for approximately $1.2 billion in enhanced federal Medicaid funding made available to states through the American …
PA Department of Human Services Discusses Spending to Support Mental Health Services, Children Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In its November 2021 report, the Pennsylvania Department of Health noted that nursing home surveyors conducted 538 inspections of 368 separate nursing homes. Of those inspections, there were …
PA Department of Health Highlights November 2021 Nursing Home Inspection, Sanction Information Read More HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) is highlighting Pennsylvania’s spending plan for approximately $1.2 billion in enhanced federal Medicaid funding made available to states through the American …
PA Department of Human Services $1.2 Billion in Enhanced Federal Medicaid Funding Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Genesis HealthCare announced that 28 of its affiliated skilled nursing facilities were recently identified as Best Nursing Homes for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report …
28 Genesis Healthcare-Affiliated Facilities Identified by U.S. News & World Report as Best Nursing Homes for 2021-22 Read More