Rene Eastman is vice president of LeadingAge Wisconsin, an association of nursing homes across the state.

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Staffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis

Staffing, Medicaid Rates Put Wisconsin’s Long-Term Care Providers in Crisis

Gov. Evers’ $258 million plan will temporarily help, but more needed providers say.

Committee Blocks $258 Million Home Health Care Pay Plan

Committee Blocks $258 Million Home Health Care Pay Plan

Providers fear losing workers, while others fear providers themselves will drop out.

Wisconsin Seniors Face Housing Upheaval As Assisted Living Homes Reject Medicaid

Wisconsin Seniors Face Housing Upheaval As Assisted Living Homes Reject Medicaid

Assisted living promises more independence than nursing homes, but it carries serious risks.

Nursing Homes Struggle to Find Staff

Nursing Homes Struggle to Find Staff

New report finds state’s economy grew swiftly since pandemic, with some sectors trailing.