When you tour assisted living facilities, you’ll have the opportunity to speak directly with staff members and, when ...

A new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research warns broken social care system means more people are quitting ...

US nursing homes failed to report 43% of major falls, according to a new report published by a federal watchdog Thursday.

If an assessment of your health history and current conditions points to a high potential for issues that demand long-term ...

For many nursing homes denied payment by Medicare contractors, the rationale given comes down to insufficient or missing documentation.

In the latest Minimum Data Set (MDS), effective on Oct. 1, providers will need to pay close attention to definition changes, ...

The government will begin gradually applying health insurance to nursing care costs starting in the second half of next year.

Kendal at Oberlin, a Kendal-affiliated continuing care retirement community in Oberlin, OH, is crediting competent personnel, a strong balance sheet, consistent performance, a phased approach to ...

A conversation around cash can actually prove a life saver if an unexpected illness or care requirement demands crucial ...

At many universities, the demands of a nursing program and the life of a student-athlete don’t mix. The hours in labs, clinicals and study sessions collide with the travel, practices and competitions ...

Whistleblowing in healthcare is the act of raising patient safety concerns or other unethical misconduct committed by ...

With billions in Medicaid cuts now enshrined in HR 1, states must collaborate with health plans and all stakeholders to ...