With a supportive work environment and plenty of opportunity, Oregon took first in a 2014 ranking of the best and worst states for nursing.
Better staffing means better care, new nursing home state rankings suggest
By
Tim Mullaney
Aug 13, 2013
Staffing is a key factor in determining a nursing home’s quality of care, according to new state-by-state analysis from advocacy group Families for Better Care.
Nursing facilities rank fifth in most dangerous workplaces
By
Ashley Carman
Jul 25, 2013
Nursing facilities are the most dangerous workplace in Maine and the fifth most dangerous workplace in the U.S., according to a new study from an insurance company.
New U.S. News ratings show nursing homes a ‘Maine’ attraction
By
McKnight's Staff
Feb 27, 2013
Among states with high percentages of seniors, Maine did the best, with 30% of its homes earning a five-star rating.
The inside story on long-term care
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 20, 2012
One of the popular drumbeats in long-term care is about the importance of “telling our story.” But if you go to look for a literal story, you may find yourself coming up short.