John Sauer, president and CEO of LeadingAge Wisconsin.
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State’s Elder Care Facilities Face Staffing, Budget Issues
Nearly two dozen nursing homes in Wisconsin have closed since 2020.
Sep 12th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
State To Provide More Money To Nursing Homes
Reimbursement rate increase designed to address staffing, rising costs.
Nov 18th, 2022 by Gaby Vinick
DHS Announces Medicaid Nursing Home Rate Increase to Support Health Care Workforce
DHS to cover an average of 90% of nursing homes' costs of providing care for Medicaid members
Nov 16th, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Governor Evers, DHS Announce Launch of WisCaregiver Careers Program Expansion
Expanded program will train more certified nursing aides to support Wisconsin’s nursing homes
Jul 21st, 2022 by Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Health Care Providers in Limbo After Court Blocks Vaccine Mandate
More than a quarter of state’s nursing home staff haven’t been vaccinated.
Dec 6th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Nursing Home COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Increasing
A report from the AARP shows COVID-19 worsening in senior facilities.
Oct 19th, 2021 by Erik Gunn
COVID-19 Declines at Nursing Homes
Long-term care facilities have accounted for one-third of pandemic deaths in Wisconsin.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Megan Hart
State’s Vaccine Stockpile Could Triple
Federal approval of second COVID-19 vaccine could mean Wisconsin receives 100,000 doses of Moderna vaccine soon.
Dec 16th, 2020 by Shamane Mills
COVID-19 action plan earns Luther Manor national recognition
Wauwatosa life plan community named a top skilled nursing facility in the U.S.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Luther Manor
Over 300 COVID-19 Cases At Long Term Care Facilities
Nearly 100 reported cases at group homes, homeless shelters.
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Danielle Kaeding
West Bend Supports Wisconsin Long-Term Care Facilities with Safe Resident Handling Equipment Grants
West Bend awarded 7 facilities across the state grants to purchase equipment to make patient moving and lifting safer for residents and caregivers
Apr 21st, 2020 by West Bend Mutual Insurance Company
Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Caregiving
"Caregivers provide critically important care and services, and it is essential that we recognize the important contributions these unsung heroes make to families in Wisconsin."
Aug 19th, 2019 by Gov. Tony Evers
