AARP Pennsylvania Statement on Recent Developments in Nursing Home Facilities

HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The well being and security of nursing residence residents is of paramount concern to AARP. All through the previous two and half years, we have now constantly advocated for federal and state governments to offer devoted funding and robust insurance policies to guard the well being and security of residents of long-term care amenities, together with satisfactory staffing. Moreover, we have now known as for there to be transparency and accountability to make sure that taxpayer funds are getting used for resident care.

Regardless of hundreds of thousands of {dollars} being made obtainable to long-term care amenities, together with via the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan Act, we’re deeply involved that nursing residence staffing at a couple of dozen amenities within the state is in danger this night. We encourage Pennsylvanians with a father or mother, partner, sibling or different liked one in a nursing residence to stay diligent as care should proceed to be rendered to every resident. Go to, ask questions, search solutions, and for those who’re involved or uncertain concerning the care your liked is receiving, contact your native long-term care ombudsman. 

About AARP

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan group devoted to empowering folks 50 and older to decide on how they reside as they age. With a nationwide presence and almost 38 million members – together with 1.8 million Pennsylvanians – AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what issues most to households: well being safety, monetary stability and private success. AARP additionally produces the nation’s largest circulation publications: AARP The Journal and AARP Bulletin. To be taught extra, go to www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or comply with @AARP, @AARPPA, @AARPenEspanol, @AARPadvocates, and @AliadosAdelante on social media.

CONTACT: TJ Thiessen, (202) 374-8033, [email protected]

SOURCE AARP Pennsylvania