Nursing homes

Watchdog: Nursing home deaths up 32% in 2020 amid pandemic
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Jun. 22, 2021 12:02 AM EDT
Most Idaho nursing home workers unvaccinated for COVID-19
Jun. 21, 2021 04:58 PM EDT
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (AP) — Less than half of nursing home workers in Idaho have been vaccinated against COVID-19, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services...

'Protected them to death': Elder-care COVID rules under fire
By Michael Rubinkam Jun. 19, 2021 10:26 AM EDT

The Latest: Protests decry Brazil policies as toll tops 500K
By The Associated Press Jun. 19, 2021 05:46 AM EDT

4 California lives changed by coronavirus pandemic
By Adam Beam, Janie Har, Amy Taxin And Julie Watson Jun. 14, 2021 04:07 PM EDT
Connecticut legislature addresses nursing home deficiencies
By Susan Haigh Jun. 12, 2021 08:21 AM EDT
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Some big changes are expected at Connecticut nursing homes in the coming months.
From mandatory two-month supplies...
Michigan health chief: Nursing home death toll is accurate
By David Eggert Jun. 03, 2021 01:11 PM EDT
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan's top health official said Thursday that nursing homes are accurately reporting the number of coronavirus-related deaths, amid...
Nursing home staffing measure signed into law
May. 28, 2021 11:34 AM EDT
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A bill that gives Rhode Island's nursing homes the highest staff-to-patient ratio in the nation has been signed into law by Gov. Daniel...
Union delays strike at 200 group homes, seeks funding deal
May. 20, 2021 12:21 PM EDT
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — The union representing more than 2,000 workers at 200 group homes across Connecticut announced Thursday it will delay a strike planned...
Lawmakers propose changes to Lamont's plans for COVID funds
By Susan Haigh May. 17, 2021 03:42 PM EDT
Connecticut legislators recommended changes on Monday to Gov. Ned Lamont's spending proposal for more than $2.8 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funding,...
Connecticut nursing home workers postpone planned strikes
By Susan Haigh May. 13, 2021 06:12 PM EDT
Unionized nursing home workers agreed to postpone strikes planned for Friday at 26 facilities across Connecticut after Gov. Ned Lamont's administration reached...
Infections persist as vaccinations lag at some nursing homes
By Marina Villeneuve May. 11, 2021 12:58 PM EDT
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Despite a massive vaccination campaign, New York nursing homes are still reporting hundreds of infections a week as some residents and...

Medicare requires nursing homes to report COVID vaccinations
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar May. 11, 2021 11:15 AM EDT
Connecticut offering $280M to nursing homes to avoid strikes
By Dave Collins May. 10, 2021 04:03 PM EDT
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut officials on Monday proposed an additional $280 million in funding for nursing homes in an effort to avoid strikes by nearly...
Iowa governor removes leader of nursing home for veterans
May. 10, 2021 01:55 PM EDT
MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa (AP) — Gov. Kim Reynolds has removed the chief executive of the state's nursing home for veterans and their spouses, months after praising...
County considers vaccination policy changes after outbreak
May. 10, 2021 09:03 AM EDT
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) — A recent COVID-19 outbreak at the Sullivan County nursing home has led some officials to consider compensation changes for staff and a...