Nursing Homes

19 days ago
Nursing Homes CMS "TEAM" Model Offers Opportunities for Nursing Homes and Residents: New guidance on the Transforming Episode Accountability Model details the availability of a waiver of SNF three-day stay requirements.

26 days ago
Nursing Homes Q&A and Revised Deadline for Increasing Training Capacity in Statewide Healthcare Facilities RFA: New deadline is Oct. 24^th by 4 p.m.

1 month ago
Nursing Homes PHHPC Ad Hoc Committee Tackles Nursing Home Transfers of Ownership: New Ad Hoc Committee will make recommendations related to the evaluation of applications to acquire and operate nursing homes.

1 month ago
Nursing Homes Updates on COVID Vaccine Guidance: The NYS Health Commissioner has issued standing orders for all four of the 2025-26 COVID vaccines. Medicare will cover the vaccines under Part B.

1 month ago
Nursing Homes Hochul Executive Order Seeks to Maintain Access to COVID Vaccine: The executive order and accompanying guidance respond to the FDA's more limited approval of the 2025-2026 COVID vaccines. CDC guidance on the updated vaccines is not yet available.

Nursing Homes DOH Issues November 2025 Aware Prepare Update: Bimonthly newsletter highlights variety of useful resources and trainings.
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Nursing Homes DOH Issues CNA Recertification Reminder DAL: DAL reaffirms regulatory requirements and policies surrounding recertification of CNAs in nursing homes.
2 days ago

Nursing Homes Workforce Employer Demand Surveys Posted for ACFs, Nursing Homes, and Home Care Providers: Deadlines are approaching; members are encouraged to complete to assist LeadingAge NY in our advocacy work.
5 days ago

Nursing Homes DOH Clarifies Nursing Home CNA Recertification Requirements: DAL DRS 25-07 clarifies the requirements surrounding recertification of CNAs.
5 days ago

Nursing Homes October Care Compare Refresh Delayed: CMS did not refresh Care Compare for nursing homes and home health agencies as anticipated on Oct. 29^th, due to the federal government shutdown.
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Nursing Homes Respiratory Virus Tracker: Weekly Surveillance Reports for Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV in NYS: Data helps facilities anticipate surges, adjust infection control protocols, and inform staff and resident safety measures.
2 days ago

Nursing Homes Has Your Nursing Home Been Contacted by OIG?: We request that members asked to participate in an interview with the federal Office of Inspector General regarding minimum spending provision share their experiences.
5 days ago

Nursing Homes DOH to Hold Webinars on SHIN-NY for HCBS Providers, ACFs, and Assisted Living Providers: ACF and AL webinar is Oct. 29^th; HCBS webinar is Nov. 5^th.
5 days ago

Nursing Homes ProCare: For over 20 years, Leading Age NY ProCareSM has provided a wide range of high-quality and state-of-the-art clinical, administrative and financial consulting services to member and non-member nursing homes and other aging services providers.

Reject Proposed Cuts to Home Health Care and Support Strong HUD Funding
LeadingAge National provides several important advocacy alerts, including alerts urging CMS to rescind proposed cuts to home health Medicare FFS payment rates, urging Congress to support strong HUD funding, and urging Congress to support foreign-born workers in aging services. Please take action today using these simple links!
Urge Congress to Protect Medicaid in 2025!
Congress is moving through the budget reconciliation process, which aims to reduce federal spending by approximately $1.5 trillion over the next 10 years. Given the significant amount of savings being sought, Medicaid is a highly likely source of cuts (potentially up to $880 billion). Write to your members of Congress today to urge them not to include Medicaid cuts or harmful changes as part of budget reconciliation bills or other legislation.