Care Can’t Wait
New Report
Care Can’t Wait: Ensuring Public Dollars Deliver for Nursing Home Residents
Nursing Homes Overview
There is a dangerous staffing crisis in nursing homes across Illinois. Studies show that short-staffing leads to poorer outcomes for residents. Nursing homes know how many hours of direct care each resident requires to meet their needs, but research from SEIU Healthcare Illinois shows the average Illinois nursing home resident doesn’t receive nearly enough of these necessary care hours. It’s reported that nearly 1 in 5 Illinois nursing homes was staffed below the legal minimum on most days.
Seniors, nursing home workers, and advocates are pushing to make sure state dollars for nursing home goes directly into care.
