(AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)Advocates say reform needed to reduce confusion, potential for fraud
(AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)Advocates say reform needed to reduce confusion, potential for fraud

Lawmakers say they want to increase 'personal needs allowance' from $50 per month
(StockCake)New Jersey took steps to address staffing issues. It is not clear how much these actions have helped

Gov. Murphy released a massive report that documents NJ’s response to the pandemic

Interview: Laurie Facciarossa Brewer, NJ's long-term care ombudsman
(AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)Consistent low marks mean state should maintain better oversight, new report recommends
(NJ Spotlight News)Rate of increase in hospital cases slowed

The facilities are currently open for visitation

Vaccine hesitancy among staff is worse in South Jersey. President of Health Care Association of NJ Andy Aronson expects about 5% overall will quit

More than 14,500 booster shots were administered in New Jersey at the weekend

Lockdowns and restricted visits at 124 long-term care facilities because of COVID-19 outbreaks

Windsor Gardens Care Center employees are concerned the pending sale will affect their existing union contracts.

The vaccination rate among staff is 56%

Commissioner Judy Persichilli said, ‘I stand by what we did.’

A new year brings changes to state laws on county government, law enforcement, long-term care staffing and more.

How they coped in an unprecedented year and what they're facing in 2021

Gov. Phil Murphy hits back at Republican critics

After spring outbreak, families are concerned about a second wave in long-term care facilities

A blazing fast COVID-19 test, but with accuracy issues? Or one that's very precise but takes days to deliver results? A disagreement over which test ...

The Justice Department targeted four states led by Democratic Governors, including New Jersey, seeking information on cases and deaths at long-term care facilities as well ...