For years, it has been an article of faith that Medicare would not pay for services such as skilled nursing or physical therapy unless that care improved a patient’s health status. I cannot tell you ...

It's overwhelming enough helping your mom get discharged from the hospital after a fall. But what if her doctor doesn't think it's safe for her to return home? As you scramble to find somewhere ...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) shared data Wednesday on services provided by skilled nursing facilities to Medicare beneficiaries. The information was compiled from 15,055 ...

Chelsea Rae Bourgeois is a registered dietitian nutritionist with several years of experience working in the clinical setting. Once a track and field athlete on a competitive stage, she now finds joy ...

Home health care services are covered by Medicare for those who meet certain requirements. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when ...

When we think of healthcare, certain images come to mind: nurses at the bedside, doctors making diagnoses, or a surgeon in ...

The occupational therapists of Allied Services Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center celebrate National Occupational Therapy Month. From left, front row, are Kristin Leccese, Melinda Scotti, Tara Mullen, ...

Choosing the right nursing homes for a loved one is one of the most significant decisions we ever make. While nearly 6 percent of older adults reside in these facilities, nursing homes are not ...

Despite The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ assertion that the new Patient-Driven Payment Model “focuses on the unique, individualized needs, characteristics, and goals of each patient,” ...

The Northampton County Home Health Agency recently announced it has achieved accreditation through Accreditation Commission ...