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Surprise inspections are scheduled to strike nursing homes after federal officials learned most facilities had fewer nurses and staff on duty than they reported. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the crackdown in a Nov. 30, 2018 memo to state inspectors. “Since nurse staffing is directly related to the quality of...

Millions of senior citizens are placed in nursing homes every year as a way to increase the levels of care they receive for chronic illnesses and because they can no longer care for themselves while living alone. Even elderly men and women living in supervised nursing facilities can still be at risk of debilitating strokes,...

Sepsis is an infection common in nursing home residents that can become painful and deadly, if untreated. The problem is taking a growing human and financial toll, according to a recent study. The September 2018 study by the Chicago Tribune and Kaiser Health News found 25,000 nursing home residents die each year after being transferred...

There will come a time when you may have to make the decision to place your loved one in a nursing home because, unlike home care, a nursing home facility may offer 24/7 care by skilled professionals. Care.com cites statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which reports that there are currently...

Falls in nursing homes are increasing at an alarming rate. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that more than 800,000 elders age 65 and older are hospitalized due to falls. The CDC mentions that one out of five falls results in a serious injury – particularly broken bones and head injuries. Elders may also suffer from...

Everyone can benefit from a strong economy. Well, almost everyone. For most, it’s good for consumers and businesses alike. But what does this mean for your loved one living in a Georgia nursing home? CBS News cites a recent study that unveiled the negative consequences a strong economy has on nursing homes.   Nursing home staff jobs already have a...

If your loved one is living in a nursing home in Atlanta, you should be aware that the city has a terrible reputation for its treatment of people living in such facilities. According to Reader’s Digest, Atlanta ranks at the top of the list of cities with the worst-rated nursing homes. Atlanta was No. 1...

An audit sheds light on an alarming statistic. Over 25 percent of possible sexual and physical abuse cases involving nursing home residents were never reported to law enforcement.  Conducted by the Health and Human Services inspector general’s office, the audit also reveals that Medicare has failed to enforce a federal law that calls for prompt notification by...

A recent report found that breast cancer treatment may hasten death for nursing home residents. Those who live at least a year after treatment often experience a significant downturn in their quality of life.  The report, published in the journal JAMA Surgery in August, raises questions about the value of screening women in nursing homes for breast cancer. Surgery is a common way to treat...

Residents in nursing homes require a high level of care. Unfortunately, many of them don’t get the attention they need due to understaffing, according to new federal data. A PBS report puts a spotlight on this problem. Staffing fluctuates daily and there are significant shortfalls on the weekends in most nursing homes. On some days,...