Well-staffed nursing homes (also known as skilled nursing facilities) provide significantly better care than those that are consistently short-staffed. If your loved one needs a high level of care, the number of residents per nurse, aka the nursing home staffing ratio, is the single best predictor of their safety and well-being. When only a handful of nurses or aides are caring for…
Imagine this: your vibrant, independent parent needs a short-term nursing home stay for rehabilitation after a surgery. While it’s a temporary step toward healing, the transition can feel daunting – for them and for you. They’re stepping into an unfamiliar environment, and you might feel anxious about how to best support their comfort and spirit during this chapter. The good news? A…
