New York State Nursing Home Crisis:
Why You Should Care
Medicaid funding for nursing homes in New York State is critically underfunded, affecting not only older adults but entire communities. Learn how these financial challenges impact access to care, and take action today.
Elaine, a Jewish Home resident, calls for increased Medicaid funding in New York, where nursing home reimbursement is the lowest nationwide.
Amanda, a skilled nursing home employee, highlights the urgent need for increased Medicaid funding in New York. She warns that without it, families will face heartbreak as nursing homes close or turn them away.
Stephen, a family member of a Jewish Home resident, shares the impact of low Medicaid rates on nursing homes in New York. He warns that closures force hospitals to bear the burden, creating barriers to care for everyone.
New York nursing homes push for Medicaid reimbursement rate increase.
This Spectrum News statewide story titled, “The State of Nursing Homes in NY,” explores mounting challenges experienced as nursing homes continue to operate without an increase in Medicaid reimbursement. This issue must be prioritized and requires a long-term plan to correct the losses already experienced in staff and available beds — a literal crisis as every day more Baby Boomers are needing assisted care. In Monroe County, 25 percent of our residents are over the age of 65.
Take Action Today—
Your voice is important
Click the link below to send a message to the Governor urging her to correct New York’s broken nursing home Medicaid reimbursement and invest in care for the most vulnerable New Yorkers.
Michael S. King, President & CEO of Jewish Home, explains why you should care about Medicaid funding for nursing homes in New York State. Hear how the underfunding of nursing home Medicaid rates impacts all of us and how you can help.
See Why Nursing Home Care is so Important
Jewish Home residents speak out about the importance of Medicaid funding for nursing homes in the New York State budget.
It’s time for older adults to be a priority! Meet Bill, a resident at the Jewish Home, and Yvonne Butman, Director of Social Work, as they share why older adults matter and deserve more from New York State.
Jewish Home employees share why New York State needs to increase Medicaid for nursing homes by 16% and rebase rates.