A file photo of residents in the dining hall of the former James Square nursing home in Syracuse, now known as Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Michael Greenlar | mgreenlar@syracuse.com SYRSYR
Syracuse, N.Y. – A new state law that requires nursing homes to maintain minimum staffing levels takes effect today after a three-month delay caused by a shortage of health care workers.
The law requires nursing homes to provide at least 3 ½ hours of nursing care to residents daily.
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