Fire at Indiana Nursing Home Forces Evacuation
A dryer fire at Aperion Care nursing home at 3518 S. Lafountain St., Kokomo, caused a full evacuation of all residents Sunday.
Man Charged with Burglarizing a Missouri Nursing Home
A 43-year-old St. Louis County man faces felony charges for burglarizing a nursing home on Monday, July 31, after an employee contacted police.
LeadingAge Pennsylvania President on State of SNFs One Month into Staffing Mandate
A staffing mandate for Pennsylvania nursing homes went into effect in July, and facilities are already feeling the strain. Former Gov. Tom Wolf proposed a…
Former West Michigan Doctor to be Sentenced in October
On April 3, 2023, Daniel J. Castro, MD, pleaded guilty to making a false statement related to healthcare matters in violation of Title 18, United…
Massachusetts Nursing Home Residents Evacuated Due to Fire
A morning fire at a Massachusetts nursing home on August 11 led to the evacuation of the residents. South Boston police were the first on…
Provisional Suicide Deaths in the United States, 2022
CDC releasing the latest provisional estimates for suicide deaths in the United States in 2022 on August 10, 2023. After declining in 2019 and 2020,…
Woman Sues West Virginia Nursing Home for Family Member’s Injuries, Death
A woman is suing a West Virginia nursing home for her family member’s injuries and death after he fell at least five times during his…
NC AG Announces Sentencing in $4 Million Healthcare Fraud
Attorney General Josh Stein announced that James Craig Bell, the owner of Townsend’s Pharmacy in Robeson County, was sentenced to two years in prison for…
NIST Drafts Major Update to Its Widely Used Cybersecurity Framework
The world’s leading cybersecurity guidance is getting its first complete makeover since its release nearly a decade ago. After considering more than a year’s worth…
Entire South Boston Nursing Home Evacuated after Fire Breaks out in Main Electrical Room
A fire broke out at the South Boston Health and Rehab Center on Friday morning. The Center shared on Facebook that the building was evacuated…