Nursing Homes

22 hours 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 hours 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.

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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.

21 days ago
Nursing Homes State Recognizes High-Quality Nursing Homes: 75% of homes identified by the State as top-quality performers over a multi-year period were LeadingAge NY members.

1 month ago
Nursing Homes Health Care Access Loan Repayment Program Applications Open: Loan repayment program for psychiatrists, dentists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and pediatric clinical nurse specialists.

Nursing Homes LeadingAge NY Highlights Not-for-Profit Concerns for PHHPC CON Committee: In a letter to the Ad Hoc Committee on Nursing Home CON, the association described the financial pressures driving sales to for-profit operators and cautioned against over-broad restrictions and requirements that could have unintended consequences.
7 days ago

Nursing Homes New Platform for HERDS Reporting Is Rolling Out: CHHA and hospice provider webinars are scheduled for Jan. 22^nd.
7 days ago

Nursing Homes CDC Schedules Webinar, Provides Resources on Respiratory Infection Outbreaks: The CDC will host a webinar on Jan. 27^th that will “provide the latest information on how to prevent and respond to respiratory infections and outbreaks in LTC facilities, including how to recognize a sick resident, considerations for testing, treatment, and vaccination, and infection prevention and control measures.” The agency also continues to update resources on respiratory infections that will be helpful for nursing homes and other providers in addressing flu, COVID, and RSV outbreaks this winter.
7 days ago

Nursing Homes Nursing Home Reimbursement Update: DOH outlines status of various nursing home funding initiatives going into the last quarter of the State's fiscal year.
7 days ago

Nursing Homes DOH Issues January 2026 Aware Prepare Update: Bimonthly newsletter highlights variety of useful resources and trainings.
7 days ago

Nursing Homes CMS Releases Surveyor Standards for FY 2026: CMS has released the State Performance Standards System Guidance by which State Survey Agency performance will be measured in FY 2026.
7 days ago

Nursing Homes HHS Announces New Dietary Guidelines for Americans: Changes will likely come for providers participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
7 days ago

Nursing Homes LeadingAge NY Initial Summary of SFY 2026-27 Executive Budget: This afternoon, Governor Hochul presented her SFY 2026-27 Executive Budget Proposal, releasing the budget briefing book entitled “Your Family. Your Future. My Fight” along with accompanying budget bills. LeadingAge NY provides a high-level summary of the proposals relevant for members as we understand them so far.
7 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.