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Recent Posts
Attorney General settlement
On November 14, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a settlement with the owners, operators, management company, landlords, and various related parties of four nursing homes managed by Centers for Care, LLC. Buffalo Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing (Buffalo Center) is one of the four nursing homes. Under the terms of the settlement, Centers and its owners will pay $8,750,000 in restitution to the Medicaid and Medicare programs, and $35,000,000 to a Resident Care Fund (Fund), with an additional $1,000,000 to the Fund if needed.
RESIDENT RIGHTS WHEN A NURSING HOME IS CLOSING
Residents have rights when their nursing home is being closed. The below is meant to provide an overview of resident rights during the closure process and sources of help during this stressful time.
RESIDENT RIGHTS BOOKLET
Nursing home residents have rights that are protected by federal, state, and local laws. The right to be free from abuse and neglect, the right to self-determination, the right to be fully informed, and the right to raise grievances—to name a few—are all included in this group.
PERSONAL NEEDS ALLOWANCE
A personal needs allowance (PNA) is the monthly stipend that Medicaid recipients who live in nursing homes are allowed to keep from their income to spend on personal items and services
Call for action: Advocating to improve quality of care and life for persons who live in nursing homes
For too long older adults have been subject to abuse and neglect in nursing homes. It is time older adults, their families, caregivers, and their advocates speak up and demand change.
Resident Rights: Visitation and Short Leaves of Absence
When a person enters a nursing home, they do not give up their ability to decide who they want to see or visit. Nor do they give up their right to leave the nursing home for a short period of time. This is regardless of whether the reason is for short-term rehabilitation services or long-term care.