nursing homes

U.S. District Judge M. Casey Rodgers wrote that the state had not shown “irreparable harm” to justify an injunction or temporary restraining order.

The demand for home health care has increased even while the supply of workers has been squeezed thanks to how most of the care is paid for.

Health News Florida and WUSF are reporting on staffing shortages in nursing homes and assisted living facilities and would like to hear from you.

Guidelines released last week by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services allow all visitors, excluding those that have recently tested positive for the coronavirus.

A long-term care industry group raised concerns about a conflict with a new federal rule that requires health-care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

The federal government directed nursing homes to open their doors wide to visitors, easing many remaining pandemic restrictions.

Officials said the infusion of money would help nursing homes grappling with worker shortages and reduced occupancy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 has highlighted how older Americans are cared for, the special vulnerabilities they face and the challenges families have to confront when making caregiving decisions.

An AARP report shows that over four weeks that ended Aug. 22, the state's death rate for nursing home residents of 0.36 per 100 residents matched Alaska's.

Nursing home operators acknowledge that large numbers of staff members are not getting the shots but fear a federal vaccination mandate could drive away workers in a tight labor market.