Minnesota Nursing Home Survey Findings According to the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, under a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), is responsible for ensuring that facilities accepting Medicare and Medicaid payment for services
Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements
Minnesota Nursing Home Arbitration Agreements Nursing homes cannot seek pre-dispute arbitration agreement as condition for admission. Pursuant to federal regulations 42 CFR 483.70(n), binding arbitration agreements. (1) A facility must not enter into a pre-dispute agreement for binding arbitration with
Nursing Home Injuries
Minnesota Nursing Home Injuries There are many ways that residents suffer nursing home injuries, many are falls, being dropped from lifts or injured in transfer, falls from the toilet or in the shower, fall from bed or out of a
Assisted Living Assault
Minnesota Assisted Living Assault Assisted living facilities deal with people with cognitive deficiencies with a wide range of abilities and risks for each resident. Some residents are very mobile and active and other need assistance with transfer and other activities
Memory Care Assault
Memory Care Assault Due to Lack of Supervision Due to the fact that many of the residents have Alzheimer’s or dementia memory care assault is a real risk that needs to be addressed. Well trained staff who know how to
Memory Care Falls
Memory Care Falls Result in Part Due to Lack of Training Falls in memory care and other elder care facilities are common occurrences. The resident’s usually have Alzheimer’s or dementia and are prone to confusion and many are able to
Selecting an Elder Care Facility
Resources for Selecting an Elder Care Facility Selecting an elder care facility is a difficult and import decision. The resident or family member needs to consider many factors including the location, costs, payment sources such as Medicaid and Minnesota Elder
Elder Abuse and Neglect Summaries
The following are issues related to finding a nursing home and prevention of elder abuse and neglect, related state and federal regulations as well as ways to research and get information about facilities and providers and types of injuries often suffered by residents who do not receive proper care.
Reporting Nursing Home Neglect and Abuse
According to Minnesota Statute 626.5772, Subd. 2, “abuse” can include many things, including: an act against a vulnerable adult that constitutes a violation of, an attempt to violate, or aiding and abetting a violation of an assault, the use of drugs to injure or facilitate crime
Will Tiny Homes Replace Nursing Homes in Minneapolis?
Due to Affordability Tiny Homes Considered as Housing Option for Seniors Tiny homes are a trend that is catching on. Individuals want to fit as much as they possibly can in the smallest spaces. Basically, it is making the best
Minnesota Nursing Homes Benefit from Legislative Gains
Legislature Has Goal to Improve Minnesota Nursing Homes The latest legislative session proved to be fruitful for Minnesota nursing homes. Two major achievements were made in this latest session and they involved nursing home care and mental health. On the mental
The Rising Elder Population in Minnesota Leads to Rise in Elder Abuse
Increasing Population Leads to Rise in Elder Abuse The elder population in Minnesota is rising and that means there are a lot of different activities occurring that has resulted in an increase or rise in elder abuse. This abuse ranges from
Twin Cities Nursing Homes Say Low Wages Hurting Level of Care
According to Nursing Home Staff Low Wages a Real Issue Nursing homes throughout the Twin Cities say that they are caught in the midst of a serious problem and they say that the state is the cause leading to low
Minnesota Nursing Home Staff Numbers Suffering Due to Big Healthcare
Big Healthcare in Minnesota The Mayo Clinic is growing fast and is considered “big healthcare” and that has resulted in employees from Minnesota nursing homes leaving their jobs and heading toward the clinic. This has now led to nursing homes
Medical Foster Homes a Nursing Home Alternative in Minneapolis
Medical Foster Homes Are Option For Some There are many nursing homes throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul. It may be fair to say that all of them have veterans living within them they called medical foster homes. The reason why
The Problems with Elder Care in Minnesota and the Country
Elder Care Concerns and Information Many families have to go through quite the adventure to ensure that their elder loved ones receive the care that they need. In one case, a man and his sister had to go through a
Nursing Home Quality of Life in Minnesota Predicted by Staffing Levels
Nursing Home Resident Are Entitled to Quality of Life Minnesota is ranked number one when it comes to long-term care in the country, but a study conducted by the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health has shed some light
New Fingerprinting System to be Tested at 5 Minnesota Nursing Homes
Nursing Home Fingerprinting System The State of Minnesota is engaging in a very ambitious effort to intensify criminal background checks for the tens of thousands of Minnesota caregivers and the program is expected to roll out by the end of
St. Paul Justice Center Will Focus on Fighting Elder Abuse and Neglect Issues
St Paul Justice Center Advocates Against Elder Abuse Elder abuse is a concern in the Twin Cities, throughout Minnesota, and beyond. It is something that happens quite frequently and seniors and their families frequently seek justice, the St. Paul Justice
Minnesota Ranks as Top State for Senior Health despite Elder Abuse Issues
Minnesota Has Senior Care Issues But is Still Top State for Care Many are aware that Minnesota has seen its fair share of elder abuse in nursing homes, however, every state does see its issues and Minnesota is considered a