/tags/nursing-homes Nursing Homes en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:04:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-08-06/missouri-has-dramatically-reduced-its-backlog-of-nursing-home-inspections Around this time last year, a quarter of nursing homes hadn’t been inspected in at least two years. Now the number is closer to 3%, according to Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services data. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:04:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-08-06/missouri-has-dramatically-reduced-its-backlog-of-nursing-home-inspections Clara Bates /health-science-environment/2024-07-08/st-louis-northview-village-nursing-home-closure-penalities A St. Louis nursing home’s abrupt closure in late 2023 upended the lives of more than 170 residents and families. Advocates and politicians called for its directors to be held accountable, but a $56,000 fine from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services could be the only penalty. Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-07-08/st-louis-northview-village-nursing-home-closure-penalities Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2024-05-23/nursing-home-industry-unlikely-to-see-much-help-from-springfield-in-tough-budget-year The nursing home industry is still reeling from COVID, which exacerbated pre-existing challenges in long-term care – difficulties hiring and retaining staff and a population more reliant on government-funded care chief among them. Thu, 23 May 2024 17:02:06 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-05-23/nursing-home-industry-unlikely-to-see-much-help-from-springfield-in-tough-budget-year Hannah Meisel /health-science-environment/2024-04-26/most-missouri-long-term-care-centers-are-understaffed-under-federal-nursing-rules A federal rule will require long-term care facilities to have a minimum number of nursing staff on hand at all times to take care of residents. Fri, 26 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-04-26/most-missouri-long-term-care-centers-are-understaffed-under-federal-nursing-rules Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2024-03-15/a-belleville-nursing-home-shut-down-heres-why-and-what-happened-to-its-residents Willowcreek shut down because of financial issues, according to Steve Miller, the owner and operator of the two nursing homes under the Helia Healthcare company. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-03-15/a-belleville-nursing-home-shut-down-heres-why-and-what-happened-to-its-residents Mike Koziatek /health-science-environment/2024-03-11/federal-officials-hit-closed-st-louis-nursing-home-with-56-000-fine The federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is fining the directors of the closed Northview Village nursing home more than $18,000 for each day they violated federal rules. Advocates for residents of long-term care facilities say it's not enough. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:17:06 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-03-11/federal-officials-hit-closed-st-louis-nursing-home-with-56-000-fine Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2024-02-23/missouri-house-bill-would-set-minimum-staffing-at-assisted-living-centers The bill would also require a professional nurse to serve as a director of nursing and designate a charge nurse for each shift. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 22:44:40 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-02-23/missouri-house-bill-would-set-minimum-staffing-at-assisted-living-centers Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2024-01-24/missouris-health-agency-finds-st-louis-nursing-home-closure-endangered-residents A newly released report from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services concludes owners of a north St. Louis nursing home put residents and staff at risk when they abruptly shut the facility down in December. Thu, 25 Jan 2024 01:43:40 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-01-24/missouris-health-agency-finds-st-louis-nursing-home-closure-endangered-residents Sarah Fentem, Chad Davis /health-science-environment/2024-01-08/workers-officials-want-feds-to-investigate-st-louis-nursing-home-closure During a rally Monday, U.S. Rep. Cori Bush called for a federal investigation into the abrupt closure of Northview Village nursing home. Workers said more than three weeks after the closure that they still have not received owed wages. Tue, 09 Jan 2024 00:22:27 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-01-08/workers-officials-want-feds-to-investigate-st-louis-nursing-home-closure Sarah Fentem /health-science-environment/2023-12-29/mental-health-board-gives-up-to-20-000-to-help-relocated-northview-village-residents More than 170 residents were moved to 14 different nursing homes across the region after the facility unexpectedly closed on Dec. 15. Many residents were left needing clothing, toiletry and other items lost or stolen in the transition. Fri, 29 Dec 2023 20:43:08 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-12-29/mental-health-board-gives-up-to-20-000-to-help-relocated-northview-village-residents Lacretia Wimbley