Nursing Homes

3 days ago
Nursing Homes Health Care Access Loan Repayment Program Applications Open: Loan repayment program for psychiatrists, dentists, primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, and pediatric clinical nurse specialists.

3 days ago
Nursing Homes DOH Issues Norovirus Health Advisory to Nursing Homes and Hospitals: Infection prevention and control guidance may be of interest to all members.

10 days ago
Nursing Homes Take Action to Ensure Access to Quality Nursing Home Care for Older Adults!: LeadingAge NY is gearing up for the SFY 2026-27 budget fight, and new digital advocacy letters are now available. Please contact the Governor today, and share links with board members, staff, family members, and more!

17 days ago
Nursing Homes Health Equity Impact Assessment Requirements Reviewed by PHHPC: The Public Health and Health Planning Council discussed the HEIA requirements and received updates from the Office of Aging and Long-Term Care and the Nursing Home CON Ad Hoc Committee.

24 days ago
Nursing Homes Commissioner Declares Influenza Prevalent in NY: Declaration triggers certain actions for certain DOH-regulated entities.

Nursing Homes CMS Announces MAHA ELEVATE Model, Will Issue NOFO in Early 2026: The MAHA ELEVATE Model will provide approximately $100 million to many types of eligible organizations, including senior living communities, to fund three-year cooperative agreements for up to 30 proposals that promote health and prevention for Original Medicare beneficiaries.
11 days ago

Nursing Homes Federal Minimum Staffing Standards Repealed: NY's nursing home staffing standards remain in effect.
17 days ago

Nursing Homes Nursing Home Off-Cycle Revalidations Suspended: While provider-specific, periodic Medicare revalidations continue, CMS has suspended the need for all nursing home providers to submit form 855A by Jan. 1, 2026.
17 days ago

Nursing Homes Health Equity Impact Assessment Requirements Reviewed by PHHPC: The Public Health and Health Planning Council discussed the HEIA requirements and received updates from the Office of Aging and Long-Term Care and the Nursing Home CON Ad Hoc Committee.
17 days ago

Nursing Homes Slides and Recording of DOH Respiratory Update Webinar Now Available: Questions or requests for additional information may be sent to DOH at immunize@health.ny.gov.
17 days ago

Nursing Homes DOH Reminds Nursing Homes to Comply with WARN Notice Requirements: DOH has issued a DAL reminding nursing homes of their obligations under the WARN Act.
17 days ago

Nursing Homes Trump Administration Imposes New Limits on Employment Authorization Documents for Legal Immigrants: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued new restrictions on the duration and renewal of employment authorization documents for lawfully present immigrants.
17 days ago

Nursing Homes DOH Issues December 2025 Aware Prepare Update: Bimonthly newsletter highlights variety of useful resources and trainings.
18 days ago

Nursing Homes ProCare: For over 20 years, Leading Age NY ProCareSM has provided a wide range of high-quality and state-of-the-art clinical, administrative and financial consulting services to member and non-member nursing homes and other aging services providers.

Take Action to Ensure Access to Quality Nursing Home Care for Older Adults!
LeadingAge NY is gearing up for the SFY 2026-27 budget fight, and new digital advocacy letters are now available. Please contact the Governor today, and share links with board members, staff, family members, and more!
Reject Proposed Cuts to Home Health Care and Support Strong HUD Funding
LeadingAge National provides several important advocacy alerts, including alerts urging CMS to rescind proposed cuts to home health Medicare FFS payment rates, urging Congress to support strong HUD funding, and urging Congress to support foreign-born workers in aging services. Please take action today using these simple links!
Urge Congress to Protect Medicaid in 2025!
Congress is moving through the budget reconciliation process, which aims to reduce federal spending by approximately $1.5 trillion over the next 10 years. Given the significant amount of savings being sought, Medicaid is a highly likely source of cuts (potentially up to $880 billion). Write to your members of Congress today to urge them not to include Medicaid cuts or harmful changes as part of budget reconciliation bills or other legislation.