How much a nursing home will cost depends on its location, staff, size, and the types of care offered. You...
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Which States Have Been Hardest Hit by the Nursing Home Staffing Crisis?
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused nursing home staffing shortages across the United States, even forcing some nursing homes to close, but some states have been hit harder than others. A new analysis looks at which states are confronting the worst staffing problems.
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When Can an Adult Child Be Liable for a Parent's Nursing Home Bill?
Although a nursing home cannot require a child to be personally liable for their parent's nursing home bill, there are circumstances in which children can end up having to pay. This is a major reason why it is important to read any admission agreements carefully before signing.
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When to Leave a Nursing Home and Move Back Home
A nursing home doesn't have to be permanent. Many people enter a facility temporarily to recover from an illness and can easily transition back to living at home.
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Worsening Nursing Home Staffing Crisis Taking a Devastating Toll on Residents, Their Families and Hospitals
Overwhelmed by the stress of long hours, low pay and exposure to the COVID-19 virus, nursing home workers are quitting...
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What It Means to Need ‘Nursing Home Level of Care’ for Medicaid Eligibility
When applying for Medicaid’s long-term care coverage, in addition to the strict income and asset limits, you must demonstrate that...
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COVID Vaccination Information Added to Medicare’s Nursing Home Compare Site
Individuals who are researching nursing homes can now see staff and resident vaccination rates along with other quality and safety...
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What to Do With Your Stimulus Check if You Are in a Nursing Home
As the second (and maybe third) round of stimulus checks go out, it is important to know that nursing home...
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Staying Connected to Family Members in a Nursing Home When Visits are Banned
The spread of the coronavirus to nursing home residents has caused the federal government to direct nursing homes to restrict...
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For First Time, Median Cost of Private Nursing Home Room Hits Six Figures in Annual Survey
The median cost of a private nursing home room in the United States increased to $100,375 a year in 2018,...