Category: Post-Acute

Nursing home costs jump by 2.4% in July

Adult care and nursing home costs increased by 2.4 percent in July over the prior month, according to inflation data released Aug. 10 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Best, worst states for RN turnover in nursing homes

North Dakota has the lowest average turnover rate for registered nurses while New Mexico has the highest, CMS found.

Minnesota hospital to close long-term care facility after 60 years

Northfield (Minn.) Hospital will close its 40-bed, long-term care center this October due to staffing and financial challenges, according to an Aug. 7 news release.

10 best hospitals for rehabilitation, per US News

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago earned the No. 1 spot on U.S. News & World Report’s “2023-24 Best Hospitals for Rehabilitation” rankings, released Aug. 1. 

Atrium rehab hospital first in US to join WHO alliance

Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health Carolinas Rehabilitation is the only U.S. rehab hospital to be granted membership to the inaugural class of the World Rehabilitation Alliance.

States with the best, worst rates of nursing facility warnings

Illinois has the highest percentage of nursing facilities with actual harm or immediate jeopardy warnings while Maine has the lowest.

Joint Commission launches memory care certificate for assisted living facilities

The Joint Commission partnered with the Alzheimer’s Association to create the Memory Care Certification for Assisted Living Communities.

Top 5 rehab hospitals in Texas, per US News

Here are the top five rehabilitation hospitals in Texas according to U.S. News & World Report rankings:

Mass General Brigham rehab hospital receives $6M gift

Mass General Brigham’s Spaulding Rehabilitation received a $6 million gift from an anonymous donor.

10 rehab hospitals tapping CEOs

Here are 10 recent CEO appointments at rehabilitation hospitals: