Elder Law

Choosing a nursing home for a parent or loved one has never been as simple as finding the closest facility with an available bed. That is especially true following the repeal of the federal nursing-home staffing requirements adopted in 2024. Families may understandably wonder whether fewer federal staffing mandates mean they have fewer ways to…

Families with loved ones in nursing homes rely on facilities to maintain enough qualified staff to provide safe and attentive care. Staffing impact everything from assistance with daily activities to how quickly changes in a resident’s health are recognized. In 2024, the federal government adopted nationwide minimum staffing requirements for Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes….