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More than 2,000 Pa. seniors are on waiting lists for nursing care. It’s a crisis. | Opinion

It seems like every industry is struggling with workforce challenges. In the industry of long-term care – nursing homes, personal care...

Nursing shortage continues to impact Northeast Pennsylvania facilities

April 13 — Local health care providers found creative solutions to combat a persistent nursing shortage — but more help is needed.

Making assisted living communities Medicaid-eligible providers would benefit residents, government

A Pennsylvania legislator has proposed a bill that would allow assisted living communities to become Medicaid-eligible providers, and the...

PHCA survey reveals Pennsylvania seniors struggle to age in place

The Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA) released Part 2 of a member survey focused on the challenges facing providers and...

Nurses needed now: Solutions to a long-running staffing crisis have been hard to come by

From nursing homes and long-term care facilities to hospitals, advocates and lawmakers are grappling with demands to find nurses.

"Underwhelmed and disappointed." Long-term care providers lament Governor's budget

Harrisburg, PA — Flat state funding is a concern for Pennsylvania nursing homes that are battling rising costs and a declining workforce.

Nursing home providers urge lawmakers to address care crisis with increased funds

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHP) – With nearly 700 nursing homes in the state, new data from the Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA) reveals...

Nursing homes forced to turn away patients due to staff shortages

A new report by the Pennsylvania Health Care Association reveals that nursing homes are struggling to admit patients due to staff shortages.

Thousands waiting for nursing home care in Pa. because of worker shortage, report says

An average of about 2,000 people per day are on waiting lists to enter a nursing home in Pennsylvania.