Are Nursing Homes Lying About Their Patients To Increase Profits? You DecideForbes, March 27, 2026By Peter Ubel The Forbes article by Peter Ubel, titled “Are Nursing Homes Lying About Their Patients To Increase Profits? You Decide,” explores a contentious trend in the skilled nursing facility (SNF) industry following major shifts in federal reimbursement policies. With […]
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Caregiver tax credits are overdue *Salem News, March 23, 2026 There is a reckoning coming. Massachusetts, like the rest of the country, is growing older. While it is certainly good news that Bay State residents are living longer lives, the uncomfortable, inevitable fact remains that with longevity comes infirmity. Older residents require more medical care, and […]
To make cuts, state asks those affected *Boston GlobeMarch 8, 2026, By Jason Laughlin Summary: Facing a significant fiscal cliff driven by federal Medicaid spending reductions, Massachusetts is implementing $32 million in cuts to its 50-year-old Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program, which currently supports approximately 56,000 seniors and people with disabilities. In a unique move […]
A long journey home: Hundreds of disabled people have new homes thanks to court settlement WGBH NewsBy Megan SmithFebruary 12, 2026 Summary:Following a landmark 2024 settlement of a federal lawsuit against Massachusetts, at least 350 disabled individuals have successfully transitioned from nursing homes to community-based housing, with the state aiming to assist 2,400 more over […]
By Richard T. Moore, January 19, 2026 Executive Summary Massachusetts cannot meaningfully reduce acute care costs without confronting the systemic failures in long‑term care that drive avoidable hospitalizations, emergency department congestion, delayed discharges, and preventable complications. Chronic understaffing, inadequate clinical oversight, opaque ownership structures, and insufficient investment in public health and aging services create a […]
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 […]
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
The business of caring for older Americans is in a deepening crisis *Washington PostDecember 7, 2025By Shannon Najmabadi Workforce Crisis and Economic Pressures Impact of Federal Policy and Funding The Role of Immigration Provider Closures and Access Issues Impact on Families: The number of family caregivers has jumped 45% in the last decade to 63 […]
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 […]