To avoid federal lawsuit, state agrees to correct problems at troubled nursing homes

NJ announces consent decree to increase oversight

Senate Budget panel hosts commissioners of health and veterans affairs

Those involved stress the goal will be action plan rather than talking points

Democrats have joined Republicans in demands for answers

Call for new oversight structure and a culture that stresses responsibility

Homes in Menlo Park and Paramus slammed for COVID-19 response, ongoing deficient care

The fines stem from violations found by federal investigators last summer

The settlement does not include an admission of guilt by the state

Investigators reportedly questioned residents during the visits