Nursing homes will see a 3.2% increase in their Medicare Part A payments next fiscal year, CMS announced late Thursday.

Focused infection control surveys are no longer part of the standard survey process, federal officials announced in a memo to state directors Wednesday.

The nation’s nursing home ombudsman programs would get a significant boost under legislation introduced this week.

July’s Care Compare refresh worsened survey scores for 60% of nursing homes thanks to a new Five-Star scoring methodology.

The transition from the hospital to residential care facilities is a critical and vulnerable period for older adults. Nearly one in 4 are sent to the emergency department within 90 days of placement, ...

Tonie Stoen's determination and compassion for residents and staff earned her a recognition as a 2025 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Rising Star.

A new clinical study suggests older adults don’t need to ditch their fans during hot, humid weather. This update challenges current guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ...

GeLynna Shaw is a driving force of innovation, impact and excellence for senior living and care provider LCS. Her leadership abilities, paired with a strong and evident compassion for others, have ...

On a cold fall day sometime during the height of COVID, our family received the unexpected gift of new friendship. A lovely family made the bold ...

An updated interpretation as to who qualifies as a licensed speech-language pathologist could help some nursing home therapists get back to work.

I remember stumbling through my first college philosophy class when the professor asked if anyone knew Socrates’ most famous saying.

Nursing homes are likely to see cuts to their Medicaid reimbursement rates soon, threatening not only patient services and workforce initiatives but also workers’ livelihoods, Sen. Bernie Sanders ...