Nursing Homes / Long-Term Care Facilities / Assisted Living

The South Dakota association of Healthcare Organizations, or SDAHO, is joining a nationwide lawsuit challenging new proposed federal staffing requirements for nursing homes. They call the staffing mandate unrealistic.

Long-term care facilities statewide are granted millions of dollars to advance technology available to residents.

There is a very real crisis in the world of long-term care, especially in rural settings. However, new federal regulations are being described by some critics as an “unfunded mandate.”

Bearing in mind workforce shortages and funding, long-term care facilities in South Dakota are burning the candle at both ends.

Once on the chopping block, the Custer Care and Rehab Center welcomed its first resident this week.

South Dakota Focus first covered the WCCC's story last season. We check in with the center and look ahead at what they're most concerned about this legislative session.

The Biden Administration and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services have some ambitious goals – but they aren’t a slam dunk with everyone.

The state’s long-term care board has issued its recommendations and legislative proposals. From child care to elder care – and all the workforce in between – what will be prioritized in the coming session?

The State Study Committee on Sustainable Models for Long Term Care met with multiple health organizations in the state to develop a list for legislative consideration.

Yet another rural nursing facility will close its doors – this time in Bennett County.