Behind the walls of nursing homes, assisted living centers, and other long-term care facilities, a crisis is unfolding—one that is leaving vulnerable seniors without the consistent care they need. Across the country, staffing shortages in these facilities have reached critical levels, creating dangerous conditions for both residents and workers.
While much public attention has focused on the costs of long-term care, far fewer people are aware of the staffing crisis quietly spreading through the industry. Many families only discover the reality when their loved ones suffer from neglect, delayed care, or abrupt facility closures.
