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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
Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) is trying to get information on how staffing shortages at state survey agencies are affecting their ability to make sure that people living in long-term care …
Senator Bob Casey Demands Answers on Nursing Home Safety 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
RADNOR, PA — The market for at-home long-term care is large and growing, and family members have become more financially impacted by the increasing costs of care services as they …
Lincoln Financial Group Website Reveals the Cost of Long-Term Care, Offers Personalized Resources to Help Plan for Long-Term Care Needs Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Genesis HealthCare announced that nine of its affiliated nursing facilities were recently recognized as 2022 recipients of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the …
Nine Genesis HealthCare-Affiliated Nursing Facilities Achieve 2022 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award Read More
CHESTER, PA — The Belvedere, a skilled nursing facility located in Chester, PA, announced that it is one of nine nursing facilities affiliated with Genesis HealthCare to be recognized as …
The Belvedere Achieves 2022 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award 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 — 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