In 45 States, Fewer Than Half of Nursing Facilities Have Enough Staff to Meet New Federal Requirements May 21, 2024 News Release In 45 states, fewer than half of nursing facilities currently meet all three staffing minimums required in the final federal rule that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released in April, and in 28 states, less than a quarter do, according to a new KFF analysis. The share…
A Closer Look at the Final Nursing Facility Rule and Which Facilities Might Meet New Staffing Requirements May 21, 2024 Issue Brief This analysis discusses the provisions of the final rule, including changes made by the Administration from the proposed rule, and examines the percentage and characteristics of nursing facilities that currently meet the minimum staffing requirements in the final rule, which takes effect beginning in May 2026 for some facilities.