Tag: Nursing home staffing - Healthy Aging Hub

Oct 13, 2025

5 min

How to Improve a Nursing Home: A Comprehensive Guide to Enhancing Care

According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), staffing levels are a key indicator of quality in nursing homes, with new federal rules phased in by 2026 and 2027 to address staffing shortages. This reflects a growing national focus on actionable strategies for how to improve a nursing home beyond basic compliance to truly enhance resident well-being.

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Oct 13, 2025

3 min

Understanding the Lingering Crisis: What Other Problems Are Nursing Home Staffing Issues Still Causing?

According to a report by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, nursing homes have faced monumental staffing problems for years. Beyond simple understaffing, understanding **What other problems are nursing home staffing issues still** creating is essential for resident well-being and systemic stability.

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Oct 9, 2025

6 min

Understanding What's the CNA ratio to residents?

According to federal data from April 2024, only 19% of nursing facilities currently meet the full set of new staffing minimums when fully phased in, highlighting a significant staffing challenge in senior care. Understanding what's the CNA ratio to residents is crucial for families seeking high-quality care.

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Oct 9, 2025

4 min

Understanding Regulations: How many residents can a CNA legally care for?

Did you know that there is no universal federal standard for how many residents can a CNA legally care for? Staffing ratios for certified nursing assistants are complex and vary significantly by state, facility type, and even the time of day.

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