A new survey by Holleran finds that a nursing home’s Five-Star scores do not reflect families’ and residents’ satisfaction levels. Providers, who have been criticizing the system for...
Survey reports higher long-term care costs
Apr 22, 2011
Long-term care facilities are increasing their room charges, although less than other goods and services, according to a new survey.
Legislation would increase surveyor influence, training
By
Patricia Boyer
Nov 01, 2010
Legislation recently introduced by Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) would strengthen nursing home surveyor training programs, and extend whistleblower protections to surveyors.
New survey shows nursing home room rates rising steadily across country
May 01, 2009
Nursing home care and assisted living care are more affordable in the Midwest than in the Northeast or West. Meanwhile, long-term care in Alaska remains the most expensive in the country, according to...
Seniors: Robots can help, to a point
Sep 19, 2012
Seniors are generally receptive to the idea of caregiving robots, though they prefer assistance from humans for most activities of daily living, a new survey from the Georgia Institute of Technology finds