Four of the five nursing homes that closed in Maine this fall had big increases in contracted staff hours leading up to the pandemic.| The Maine Monitor
Although Maine nearly meets proposed federal staffing standards, concerns persist over nursing home workforce shortages, potential closures.| The Maine Monitor
The use of contract nurses and assistants in Maine has soared since 2017 as administrators scramble for solutions.| The Maine Monitor
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The disappearance of nursing home beds is sending thousands to “nonmedical” residences that aren’t equipped to handle more intensive health needs.| The Maine Monitor