Government and Legislation

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (717+ words) In January, as Idaho state lawmakers prepared for budget cuts, the state's governor laid out a list of options for Medicaid decreases. One of them called to cut a set of programs that help people with disabilities live in their…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (158+ words) peicanada.com More than $500 million. This is how much Island taxpayers will pay private companies to develop and operate long-term care facilities in Cornwall and Summerside. It is a jaw-dropping amount that will quietly grow over the years as mortgages…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (235+ words) The Wicomico County Council, at its Sept. 15 meeting, voted 6–1 to pass emergency oversight legislation for the Wicomico Nursing Home. The legislation, Legislative Bill No. 2026-11, determines the makeup of a new Wicomico Nursing Home Commission and establishes its role. It will…...

5+ day, 18+ hour ago   (81+ words) Yahoo Several Charlotte-area nursing homes rank five stars in federal ratings. The federal government looks at health and fire safety inspections, staffing, complaints and controlling infections. ALSO READ: Worst-rated nursing homes in the Charlotte area, federal ratings show Here are…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago   (106+ words) In Cabarrus County, home to both one-star Copperfield and Cabarrus Health and Rehabilitation Center, adults aged 65 and older make up 13.2 percent of the population, compared to 16.3 percent statewide, according to ElderVoice. The county maintains a higher median household income than…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (307+ words) Recommendations are not evidence of failure. They prove that the assisted living oversight system is being evaluated and expected to improve....

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (188+ words) Approximately 1.2 million people in the U.S. are living in a nursing home or a skilled nursing facility, according to the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living. U.S. News and World Report released its 2026 installment of the nationwide…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (120+ words) Minnesota assisted living facility rating system facing new scrutiny kaaltv.com (KSTP)–There are concerns that Minnesota’s assisted living facility rating system has major issues and it involves two state agencies.A new report by the Minnesota Office of the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (247+ words) For many seniors, remaining in their homes to age in place is often the primary goal. But that’s not always feasible. Finding a long-term care facility that meets a person’s unique needs and is affordable is challenging and can often…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (603+ words) MINNESOTA (Minnesota Reformer) – A Minnesota assisted living facility was able to score average ratings from the state on resident health, safety and staffing, despite five separate incidents in two years that led to one resident death and four hospitalizations. That’s…...