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Christine Jordan SextonMarch 24, 2015

As the likelihood of additional veterans nursing homes increases, the House of Representatives wants to put into law a selection process that the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs must follow. The House Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee on Tuesday takes up HB 7045. The bill follows controversy surrounding the selection of St. Lucie County for the […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 13, 2015

House Speaker Designate Richard Corcoran raised $54,750 from December 1-31, as well as collecting $45,000 for an associated political committee, according to the state Division of Elections. If Corcoran, a Land O’ Lakes Republican, is re-elected to Pasco County House District 37 in 2016, he will become speaker for the next two-year term. December is […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 13, 2015

House Speaker Designate Richard Corcoran raised $54,750 from December 1-31, as well as collecting $45,000 for an associated political committee, according to the state Division of Elections. If Corcoran, a Land O’ Lakes Republican, is re-elected to Pasco County House District 37 in 2016, he will become speaker for the next two-year term. December is […]

Christine Jordan SextonNovember 7, 2014

The state Agency for Health Care Administration approved an additional 53 letters of intent for 3,115 new nursing home beds and hospice programs. Thirteen letters of intent from investors were rejected for not meeting the technical requirements, staff said. Here is a list of the new accepted letters of intent (note, new letters begin on […]

Christine Jordan SextonOctober 23, 2014

After a moratorium that lasted more than a decade, it appears that there is a rush in Florida to open new nursing homes. State health care regulators this week received 137 letters from companies that are vying to operate new nursing homes that offer 3,115 beds for patients beginning in 2017 as well as a […]

Guest AuthorMay 15, 2014

There are no fancy brochures for this nursing home, no limousines to ferry the residents to malls and concerts, no menus offering an array of choices. It’s not a bad nursing home. It’s old but it’s clean, and the halls are full of staffers who mostly seem cheerful and helpful and attentive even though the […]

Guest AuthorMay 10, 2014

Here in Florida, with its 3.5 million residents age 65 and older, we are especially grateful that our state ranks near the top in hosting high-quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers. National Nursing Home Week, which runs from Mother’s Day through this May 17, features special activities to honor the residents and patients in those […]

Guest AuthorMarch 17, 2014

We all want our loved ones to get the very best care when they no longer can live on their own and instead need the care that only a nursing home can provide. This year, Florida has the opportunity to pass legislation that helps accomplish just that. The Legislature is considering a bill that would protect resources needed for resident […]

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House bill lays out site-selection process for new veterans' nursing homes

Richard Corcoran & committee take in $100K in December

Richard Corcoran & committee take in $100K in December

AHCA accepts 53 more letters from investors interested in long term care

End of nursing home moratorium sparks big interest, money and possible legal challenges

Mark O’Brien: There’s a nursing home in your future

Emmett Reed: Celebrate nursing home residents and those who care for them

Emmett Reed: A responsible remedy to help nursing homes and their residents