(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
(Edwin J. Torres/Governor's Office)Democrats wrote in significant fund diversions, other provisions
(AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)State official adamant that claim about cut in funding to nursing homes is ‘wholly inaccurate’
(NJ Spotlight News)The bill seeks to provide motorized wheelchairs to nursing home residents

Praise for state watchdog’s investigation of South Jersey nursing home

(AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)Operators are challenging constitutionality of law as state penalizes with fines
(NJ Spotlight News)Health Care Association of New Jersey says daily fines are excessive
(AP Photo/Nathan Howard)State health officials say they’re monitoring
(AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)State task force commends some reforms but reiterates concerns about long-standing problems

(AP Photo/Seth Wenig)Independent report indicates facility managers looked to state for guidance but revisions and updates only added to confusion

Interview: Laurie Facciarossa Brewer, NJ's long-term care ombudsman
NJ Spotlight NewsActing State Comptroller Kevin Walsh announced the decision
(Rich Hundley, The Trentonian)State officials won’t say who’s been interviewed. Local public health officials say they should be consulted
(AP Photo/LM Otero)On national tour of nursing homes, CDC chief also advocates for flu, RSV shots
NJ Spotlight NewsCabinet position, veterans advocate, federal monitor planned for facilities blasted in recent DOJ report, new assessment from state equally scathing
(AP Photo/Michael Probst, File)A team of inspectors found violations at all 20 facilities it visited in 2022

Interview: Bren Pramanik and Gwen Orlowski, Disability Rights NJ
(AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)Much of the funding would be used to increase the number of caregivers available to help people stay in their communities