nursing homes

A landmark federal staffing mandate has prompted fierce disagreement between resident advocates and the nursing home industry.

A Kansas program that awards nursing homes millions of dollars for providing thoughtful care doesn’t weed out those with a history of deficiencies. Critics say it’s just one way the state fails to adequately regulate the long-term care industry.

A shortage of health care workers in Kansas has created a crisis at nursing homes, which are closing even as the state’s population continues to age.

Families want nursing homes to relax rules on visitations, but the spread of the delta variant is making operators nervous.

Lisa Bramblett had underlying health issues and realized she could die if she caught the novel coronavirus.The licensed practical nurse, who was the…

Karen Smith decided five years ago to move into Wichita Presbyterian Manor."It was a good decision," she said. "I wanted to come early. I was in the mood…

New Year's Eve brought a different kind of celebration at the Kansas Christian Home in Newton: Staff and residents received their first dose of the…

Now that a COVID-19 vaccine has reached Kansas, residents and employees of long-term care homes are expected to be among the first groups of people…

Kansas pharmacies preparing for the massive effort to vaccinate people against COVID-19 are looking for more pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.

EUDORA, Kansas — In 1979, a young boy fell asleep on his father’s chest in their Scott City, Kansas, home. His mother snapped a photo.A week ago, that…