Record nursing home sale, ‘frenzy’ of deals portend strong M&A in 2026 McKnights Long-Term Care NewsDecember 21, 2025, By Kimberly Marselas This article from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News reports on a massive surge in nursing home mergers and acquisitions (M&A) at the end of 2025, suggesting that 2026 will be a “blockbuster” year for the […]
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The New Bedford LightBy Grace Ferguson, November 24, 2025 ‘Worst of the worst’: Fall River nursing home repeatedly cited Based on the article provided, here is a summary of the conditions at Fall River Healthcare: Facility Status and Regulatory Scrutiny Documented Neglect and Medical Failures Staff Misconduct and Understaffing Personal Impact
Trump Pardons Schwartz, Former Owner of Collapsed Skyline Nursing Home Chain Skilled Nursing NewsNovember 17, 2025By Amy Stulick Pardon of Joseph Schwartz Context and Related Clemency Trump pardons another long-term care convict; frees Schwartz, architect of Skyline chain collapse, $39M fraud McKnights Long-Term Care NewsNovember 16, 2025By James M. Berklan Pardon of Joseph Schwartz Skyline […]
LTCCC Launches Nursing Home Staffing Resource Center New Guides Equip Residents & Families, LTC Ombudsmen, Legislators, and Attorneys to Use Staffing Data The Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC) has launched a Nursing Home Staffing Resource Center, a one-stop hub for data tools and practical guides that help the public and stakeholders determine whether facilities […]
Understanding and Using Nursing Home Staffing Data to Improve Care January 9, 2026 at 1 p.m. Presented by Richard J. Mollot, LTCCC Executive Director Sufficient nursing staffing is the foundation of safe, dignified care. It is also required by federal law. Despite this, too many facilities understaff to cut costs. Richard will discuss this new […]
November 20, 2025Presenters: Attorney Stephen Schwartz and Kathy Walker, Center for Public Representation Stephen Schwartz and Kathy Walker are the lead counsel for the plaintiffs. Stephen reviewed the progress since the case was settled in June 2024. Marsters v. Healey is a lawsuit filed by seven individuals with disabilities living in nursing facilities and […]
October 2025 Dignity Alliance Massachusetts is one of seven organizations who have filed the amici curiae. Summary of the matter at dispute Assisted Living Residences (ALRs) abuse their bargaining power and violate state law in charging junk fees, including so-called “community fees.” The “community fee” charged by Defendant Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Corp. is a […]
Non Profit Quarterly, October 7, 2025By James A. Lomastro, PhDJames A. Lomastro, PhD, is a member of the Coordinating Committee for Dignity Alliance Massachusetts and a surveyor for CARF International. He writes frequently on issues concerning nursing homes, home- and community-based services, private equity, artificial and augmented intelligence, and caregiving. He had an extensive career in […]
Fact Sheet: Documenting Resident Concerns in Long-Term Care The Consumer Voice People move into skilled nursing facilities for a variety of reasons. We all hope to receive the care and support that we need. Sometimes conditions or concerns arise that may require attention. Whether it’s a fall, a bedsore, a disagreement with staff or another […]
Paternalism: A Wake-Up Call Lifeline, a publication of the National Continuing Care Residents Association, Volume 2, 2025, By Charles F. Finley Charlie Finley has lived in independent living at a CCRC near Richmond, Virginia, for the last five years. Email: charfinley@mindspring.com. Doubtless, there has never been a book like this written expressly for us senior […]