When you're trying to arrange in-home care for yourself or a loved one, one of the first challenges is understanding the difference between a home health aide and a skilled nurse.

As frontline caregivers, licensed practical nurses (LPNs) are an important part of any health care team. LPNs typically manage basic patient care; although in some facilities, they can get extra ...

Skilled nursing facilities and therapy providers are increasingly working together — and innovating — to address staff shortages that limit nursing home access. “Inpatient rehabilitation stays ...

Last month’s peer-reviewed study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that 36.1% of nursing homes did not report any medical director hours in the Payroll Based Journal. If this ...

Moving a loved one to a nursing home or assisted living facility is a significant decision that involves careful consideration of many factors. From the facility's location to the types of care ...

Terra Swanson has been named chief nursing officer for ThedaCare’s North Region, bringing two decades of experience to ...

Life Care Center of the North Shore has been named a top nursing home of 2026 by U.S. News and World Report. The U.S. News and World Report evaluates nearly 15,000 U.S. nursing homes across the ...