The add-ons pile up: $93 for medications, $50 for cable TV. Prices soar as the industry leaves no service unbilled. The housing option is out of reach for many families.
Category: Nursing Homes
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A Guide to Assisted Living
The facilities can look like luxury apartments or modest group homes, and can vary in pricing structures. Here’s a guide.
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Facing Financial Run as Costs Soar for Elder Care
The United States has no coherent system for providing long-term care, leading many who are aging to struggle to stay independent or to rely on a patchwork of solutions.
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Analysis of the US Health and Retirement Study
An explanation of the findings from the federally financed survey to assess long-term care needs and finances of those 65 and older.
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What Long-Term Care Looks Like Around the World
Most countries spend more than the United States on care, but middle class and affluent people still bear a substantial portion of the costs.
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As Covid Infections Rise, Nursing Homes Are Still Waiting for Vaccines
Now that the U.S. government has stepped back from issuing vaccines, long-term care operators have yet to start administering shots to protect one of the most vulnerable populations.
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Federal Officials Propose New Nursing Home Standards to Increase Staffing
Citing worker shortages, nursing home operators said the standard could not be met without additional funding for higher wages.
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How Nursing Homes Failed to Protect Residents From Covid
A series of hurdles prevented the facilities from shielding older people, despite the best efforts of staff. Experts are calling for reforms before the next virus arrives.
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Regulators Announce Changes to Nursing Home Rating System
The federal agency that oversees nursing homes has tightened rules around the use of powerful antipsychotic drugs.
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What if You Could Go to the Hospital … at Home?
Hospital-at-home care is an increasingly common option, and it is often a safer one for older adults. But the future of the approach depends on federal action.
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What if You Could Go to the Hospital … at Home?
Hospital-at-home care is an increasingly common option, and it is often a safer one for older adults. But the future of the approach depends on federal action.