Skilled Nursing News November 14, 2024
Minnesota’s rural nursing homes are grappling with a growing access crisis, marked by a sharp decline in available beds and an increasing demand for services, according to a report released this week by the Center for Rural Policy and Development.
The growing shortage of nursing home beds in Minnesota, particularly in rural areas, is driven by several factors, including a shift in patient needs as assisted living facilities absorb more of the demand while nursing homes tackle higher acuity patients, but aren’t adequately reimbursed. Moreover, an ongoing workforce shortage is also compounding the problem.
The report states that the most common challenge noted by nursing care facility operators is their inability to find workers. One nursing home operator is quoted...
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