I have been a geriatric social worker for eight years and a care coordinator with Rothkoff Law Group for over three. I knew I wanted to work with the geriatric population when I was completing an internship at a long-term care facility in South Jersey during my senior year of college. I fell in love…
On June 29, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released much-awaited Phase 3 guidance along with updated Phase 2 guidance on nursing home regulation. The guidance was issued as the result of 2016 revisions to the Medicare Requirements for Participation for Nursing Homes. Due to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS…
At Rothkoff Law Group, advocating for quality long-term care in Pennsylvania is a part of our day-to-day. As our loved ones age, their need for healthcare and personal assistance tends to increase. Whether your loved one is in the early stages of dementia, undergoing short-term rehabilitation after hospital admission, or in need of long-term nursing…
In an effort to improve the quality of care for nursing home residents, the Biden Administration has announced plans for sweeping nursing home reform. As you are aware, the pandemic has been devastating to nursing home residents. COVID-19 has not necessarily caused all the recent issues with nursing homes. Issues regarding staffing, quality of care, and private…
In a recent CMS update, the public will now have access to new information about nursing homes that were previously undisclosed. According to a report by the Center for Medicare Advocacy, in response to questions from reporters, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has stated it will now publicly post all civil money…
On November 12, 2021, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) updated their Nursing Home Visitation Guidance. After over a year and a half of residents and their loved ones being separated from each other and subject to confusing and often ignored nursing home visitation guidance, visitation is now allowed at all times for…
In this week’s blog, we discuss the role of private equity investment in nursing homes and what states are doing to address these issues. Nursing homes owned by private equity firms have higher mortality rates, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Over the past 18 years, private equity (PE) investment in nursing…
On October 1st, a federal appeals court decided to uphold restrictions that limit the use of binding arbitration agreements in nursing home admissions agreements. Binding arbitration agreements prior to the rise of any actual dispute have been promoted for decades as a way to reduce expenses by providing an alternative dispute resolution method. When…
On Thursday, October 21, 2021, Rothkoff Law Group will host our 4th Annual Elder Care Symposium from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The topic for this year’s virtual event is Lessons Learned from COVID-19. The agenda includes a keynote address, breakout sessions, and a panel discussion. Professionals who work with older adults and family members…
For a multitude of reasons, even once approved for Medicaid, many families have been hesitant to move their loved ones to an Assisted Living or Nursing Home environment, opting instead for home care. However, home care through an agency comes with issues of its own, primarily rooted in staffing shortages. It is no secret that…
