Dept. of Public Welfare extends comment period for new assisted living rules
The PA Department of Public Welfare is currently developing new requirements and regulations for assisted living facilities in the state, and is now seeking public input on the issue until Sept. 15.
PA Dept. of Aging has launched website to help those who need info on long term care
The Pennsylvania Office of Long-term Living has launched an updated Web site to better serve Pennsylvanians who are seeking information and resources about long term living services.
Dept. of Public Welfare seeking input on assisted living rules
The DPW is seeking input on regulations that they have proposed for assisted living facilities; such as minimum room sizes, licensing fees, and a provision requiring the administrator to be at the home an average of 40 hours a week.
Personal care homes in the spotlight
Personal care homes are in the spotlight for two issues today: A new regulation that allows personal care homes to make some changes to be able to be classified as “assisted living” is earning praise from some groups, but criticism from others; and the facilities’ inspection records are now available to the public online.
Aging expert: Spend more long-term health $ on in-home care
Today, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging Crystal Lowe, wrote in the Philly Inquirer about how this year’s budget plan should focus on readjusting long-term healthcare dollars.
DPW Seeks Funding to Expand Nursing Home programs
Funding sought to provide independent living options for senior citizens at nursing homes.
Nursing homes oppose state proposal
Governor Rendell’s proposal to freeze Medicaid reimbursements to nursing homes has drawn criticism from nursing home directors and advocacy groups across the state, reports The Morning Call.
Groups rally, wanting more funding for nursing homes and in-home care
Yesterday, nursing home advocates led by the Pennsylvania Healthcare Association, rallied at the capitol for more state funding for nursing homes, reports the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Stuart Shapiro, President of the PHA, says to adaquetely fund these homes lawmakers must include an additional $69 million in the budget for this coming year.
Lewistown caregivers call for nursing home funding
Caregivers from two long-term care facilities in Lewistown will join more than 500 nursing home caregivers from across Pennsylvania at the state Capitol today to call on the Rendell administration and the General Assembly to increase funding for the care of Medical Assistance nursing home residents in the 2008-09 state budget, reports the Lewistown Sentinel.
PA Health Care Assoc. seeks increase in aid for nursing homes
While occupancy rates at nursing homes and rehabilitation centers climb, Gov. Ed Rendell’s 2008-09 proposed budget does not provide them with a funding increase — an issue that is spurring the Pennsylvania Health Care Asssociation to push for more funds on their behalf, reports the Times-Leader.