MORE ON: Nursing Homes

Daily Report: Health and Welfare

Oversight of California nursing homes lacking, report finds

March 7, 2012, 12:05 AM
California nursing home inspectors fall short in following up on their own investigative findings, possibly enabling sustained neglect or lax practices that can injure residents, according to a new federal report. The Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General,... + read more
Daily Report: Health and Welfare

State to audit nursing home care

October 26, 2010, 12:06 AM
The state will be taking a closer look at how nursing homes care for patients, scrutinizing staffing levels and playing a role in evaluating patient satisfaction and staff turnover under a law signed last week by the governor. The changes are part of a package of “quality and... + read more
Daily Report: Health and Welfare, Money and Politics

Governor seeks more accountability for nursing homes

May 17, 2010, 5:43 PM
State officials plan to dock pay to California's nursing homes that fail to meet staffing standards set by the state. The move is one in a series of changes meant to make nursing homes more accountable for the taxpayer money they receive. The reforms are part of a larger spending plan for... + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

Nursing homes received millions while cutting staff, wages

April 17, 2010, 5:50 PM
California’s nursing homes have reaped $880 million in new funding from a 2004 state law designed to help them hire more caregivers and boost wages. But 232 homes did just the opposite. They either cut staff, slashed wages or let caregiver levels slip below a state-mandated minimum, a California... + read more
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Data: Health and Welfare

State boosts nursing home pay by $880 million

April 17, 2010, 5:30 PM
Explore in detail the 645 nursing homes that gained the most under a 2004 law designed to help hire more caregivers and boost wages. Examine each home's revenue under the new law, net income, staffing rates and staffing wages. Or sort through facilities in your neighborhood.  + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

VIDEO: Death at San Jose nursing home leaves family in search of answers

April 17, 2010, 5:20 PM
Harold Schreifels died at the Homewood Care Center in San Jose after his blood sugar dipped dangerously low. The home has cut staffing even as it has received about a million in additional funds. + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

GRAPHIC: Track how nursing homes are paid for Medi-Cal patients

April 17, 2010, 5:10 PM
The Nursing Home Quality Care Act of 2004 changed the way nursing homes that care for Medi-Cal patients are funded in California. Follow how the law resulted in a windfall of additional funds. + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

GRAPHIC: How one nursing home chain boosted profits while staffing rates fell

April 17, 2010, 5:00 PM
Despite increased funding under a 2004 state law, the nursing home chain Covenant Care cut staffing levels at 13 of its California facilities. + read more
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