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Nursing homes say NO to proposed cuts to Medicaid - Ogle County News

Nursing homes say NO to proposed cuts to MedicaidOgle County NewsPinecrest Community joins with other nursing homes and hospitals in saying NO to Governor Quinn's proposed cuts to Medicaid reimbursement for nursing homes. With Illinois Medicaid reimbursement already among the worst in the nation, ...Nursing-home standardsChicago TribuneCuts could hurt nursing home workersThe Southernall 7 news articles »

Miniature horse is a star at local nursing homes - Tampabay.com

Tampabay.comMiniature horse is a star at local nursing homesTampabay.comAbout a year ago, she began taking the itsy bitsy horse to preschools, then nursing homes. "Star loves people and people love Star," said Van Dyck. Miniature horses are also finding vocations as guide companions for the blind.

Cuts hurt nursing homes, our elderly - Pocono Record

Cuts hurt nursing homes, our elderlyPocono RecordIn the past, nursing homes looked to their Medicare revenues to balance their Medicaid losses, but recent, severe cuts to Medicare reimbursements have dramatically dwindled those revenues. All health-care providers lose money caring for individuals on ...and more »

Foulkeways at Gwynedd among nursing homes recognized by state - The Times Herald

Foulkeways at Gwynedd among nursing homes recognized by stateThe Times HeraldBy Journal Register News Service Foulkeways at Gwynedd, 1120 Meetinghouse Road, Lower Gwynedd, was among four nursing homes recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Health with the “Award for Excellence in Health Care Compliance,” according to a ...State recognizes nursing homes for care, serviceThe Philadelphia Tribuneall 2 news articles »

68 nursing homes don't have licences - Times of India

68 nursing homes don't have licencesTimes of IndiaPUNE: Pune Municipal Corporation's inspection drive between May 2 and May 11 has revealed that 68 nursing homes in the city were found to be operating illegally without a licence. Most were operating from residential premises on city's outskirts.and more »

State budget would skim additional money from hospitals, nursing homes - Bizjournals.com

ABC NewsState budget would skim additional money from hospitals, nursing homesBizjournals.comCalifornia hospitals and nursing homes will continue to tax themselves to generate more Medi-Cal funding from the federal government in 2012-2013, but Gov. Jerry Brown's proposed budget revision would rake off $150 million from the fund for private ...Brown's bloody budgetLos Angeles TimesGov. Jerry Brown says voters face 'day of reckoning' to avoid budget painContra Costa TimesProposed cuts in governor's revised budget planSan Gabriel Valley Tribune89.3 KPCC -The Nonprofit Quarterly -Boston Heraldall 526 news articles »

Local nursing homes honored - Boonville Daily News

Click LiverpoolLocal nursing homes honoredBoonville Daily NewsAccording to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 16 thousand nursing homes in the United States. 1.5 million of the elderly currently reside within their walls. The average nursing home resident ...Celebrating the Journey: National Nursing Home WeekPatch.comNational Nursing Home WeekThe Ledgerall 13 news articles »

How to Fix Nursing Homes - The Atlantic

The AtlanticHow to Fix Nursing HomesThe AtlanticBy Marshall Kapp American nursing homes historically have operated and been regulated as total medical/residential institutions -- like asylums. To a large extent, this is still the situation today. However, the restrictive, regimented atmosphere of ...Hugs, ice cream mark Nursing Home WeekMaryville Daily ForumWeek celebrates those in long-term careThe News-PressNational Nursing Home Week ObservedWTOKall 27 news articles »

Proposal requires minimum standards for dementia care in Mass. nursing homes

Patient advocates called on state lawmakers today to close a loophole in Massachusetts law that allows nursing homes to advertise specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care units, even though their workers may have no training in caring for such patients. About 200 supporters gathered at the State House to back a proposed law that would require the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, which ...

Ont. nursing homes need flexibility to handle abusive staff, residents: report

TORONTO - Ontario needs specialized nursing homes for aging residents with behavioural problems if it hopes to curb abuse in long-term care facilities, an industry group said Wednesday.

Report targets safety in Ontario nursing homes

Ontario needs specialized nursing homes for aging residents with behavioural problems if it hopes to curb abuse in long-term care facilities, an industry group said Wednesday.

How to Fix Nursing Homes

Streamlining the rules that govern caregivers will improve seniors' quality of life.

Four Pa. nursing homes honored

Just four of the 713 nursing homes regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health went three years with no state citations on annual health survey inspections, thereby qualifying for the department's new Award for Excellence in Health Care Compliance, the department said. The winners were Foulkeways at Gwynedd in Gwynedd, the Meadows at Shannondell in Audubon, the Schuylkill Center in ...

Proposed cuts in Medicaid create new worries at nursing homes

ROCKFORD — Any cuts in the state’s Medicaid program that target nursing homes worry Marvin Biermann.

The Pines honors residents, staff for National Nursing Homes Week

Rick Miller/Olean Times HeraldZella Cunningham, the oldest resident at the Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Olean, receives flowers from Donna Vickman, a Cattaraugus County legislator and chairman of the Senior Services Committee, Monday in recognition of National Nursing Homes Week.

Nursing Homes in Australia Industry Market Research Report now updated by IBISWorld

The Nursing Homes industry is experiencing strong demand and revenue growth. Nursing Home industry revenue growth will result from an increase in the number of high-level care places, growth in resident charges and, to a lesser extent, growth in government subsidies. For these reasons, industry research firm IBISWorld has updated its report on the Nursing Homes industry.Melbourne, Australia ...

Jessica Greavette (@JessicaLeaG) THINGS TO DO: 1. Buy Grim Reaper costume. 2. Visit nursing homes. 3. Knock on windows and point at them"

Jessica Greavette (@JessicaLeaG) THINGS TO DO: 1. Buy Grim Reaper costume. 2. Visit nursing homes. 3. Knock on windows and point at them"

@JoleesaMoser i did apply at some nursing homes too just in case i dont get it ha...

@JoleesaMoser i did apply at some nursing homes too just in case i dont get it ha...

Crafts for nursing homes: Styrofoam-cup crafts http://t.co/bQbRgvyN

Crafts for nursing homes: Styrofoam-cup crafts http://t.co/bQbRgvyN

The Spurs bus in people from their local nursing homes to fill the arena.

The Spurs bus in people from their local nursing homes to fill the arena.

Population of old aged citizens in nursing homes decrease in Brantford for this long weekend, all signs show firewrks cause heart attacks

Population of old aged citizens in nursing homes decrease in Brantford for this long weekend, all signs show firewrks cause heart attacks

Smelleze® Eco Nursing Home Deodorizer Granules: 50 lb.: Nursing homes and hospices with chemical, sick room, uri... http://t.co/TPKoYFSn

Smelleze® Eco Nursing Home Deodorizer Granules: 50 lb.: Nursing homes and hospices with chemical, sick room, uri... http://t.co/TPKoYFSn

The concept of nursing homes is depressing

The concept of nursing homes is depressing

RT @Suck_My_Twitts: Nursing homes aren't funny.. But it would be if @OomfLikesIt were there

RT @Suck_My_Twitts: Nursing homes aren't funny.. But it would be if @OomfLikesIt were there