Nursing Homes

15 hours ago
Nursing Homes Governor Announces Statewide Effort to Streamline Regulations and Improve How Government Works: Online portal will accept suggestions through April 3^rd.

7 days ago
Nursing Homes DOH Offers Universal Safety Training to ACFs and Nursing Homes: Training is in person in Albany, with limited capacity. Registration is required.

22 days ago
Nursing Homes Elevate Your Leadership Bench: Introducing the Journey to Excellence DNS/DSW Mentorship Cohort Program: Space in the upcoming cohort is limited to ensure individualized attention; register by March 30^th.

22 days ago
Nursing Homes Top DOH Survey Citations and Key Trends for Nursing Home Providers in 2025: LeadingAge NY remains committed to supporting providers with up‑to‑date guidance on DOH survey expectations, particularly related to the most often cited deficiencies of last year.

22 days ago
Nursing Homes DOH Offers Learning Resources on Variety of Topics: Resources include 'Lunch and Learn' recordings from the Office of Aging and Long-Term Care, as well as Person-Centered Care Resources.

Nursing Homes State Proposes Regulatory Changes to Assessments for Personal Care and CDPAS: Proposes allowing LPNs to join RNs in completing initial assessments for utilization of PCS and CDPAS.
8 days ago

Nursing Homes DOH Urges SADC Programs to Update Medical Information on PCSPs with Member Assistance: SADC programs should expect this update from MLTC plans.
8 days ago

Nursing Homes LeadingAge NY President and CEO Testifies at State Health Budget Hearing: LeadingAge NY President and CEO Sebrina Barrett testified at the Joint Legislative Budget Hearing on Health/Medicaid today, calling for meaningful investments dedicated to long-term care and aging services.
8 days ago

Nursing Homes Investing in the Workforce: Supporting Direct Caregivers Through Pathways to Success: LeadingAge NY is now accepting applications for “Pathways to Success for the Direct Care Giver,” a new life, care, and mentorship training program designed specifically for direct caregivers.
9 days ago

Nursing Homes DOH Issues 2025 Questionnaire and Attestation for ADHC Programs: New version of the digital survey includes standard PSR questions, as well as HCBS Final Rule compliance questions.
8 days ago

Nursing Homes Governor Signs Medical Aid in Dying Bill: The law includes conscience exemptions and takes effect in August.
8 days ago

Nursing Homes State Begins Levying Nursing Home Staffing Penalties: DOH has issued nursing home staffing penalty letters to 20 providers and intends to issue others on a rolling basis.
8 days ago

Nursing Homes MCO Tax to Sunset in December: Final Rule allows State to continue tax nine months longer than expected.
15 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.

Take Action to Ensure Access to Quality Nursing Home Care for Older Adults!
LeadingAge NY is gearing up for the SFY 2026-27 budget fight, and digital advocacy letters are now available. Please contact the Governor today, and share links with board members, staff, family members, and more!
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.