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With the disappearance of nursing home beds across Maine, thousands of aging Mainers are being sent to “nonmedical” residences that aren’t equipped to handle more intensive health needs.
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As residential care homes expand in Maine, seniors don’t always get the care they need
The disappearance of nursing home beds is sending thousands to “nonmedical” residences that aren’t equipped to handle more intensive health needs.
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Maine rarely sanctions residential care facilities even after severe abuse or neglect incidents
From 2020 to 2022, Maine’s state health department cited residential care facilities for dozens of resident rights violations and hundreds of other deficiencies. But it has imposed only one fine in response.
Five takeaways from an investigation into Maine’s assisted living facilities
This is what you need to know about a recent investigation into Maine's aging care system.
As residential care homes expand in Maine, seniors don’t always get the care they need
The disappearance of nursing home beds is sending thousands to “nonmedical” residences that aren’t equipped to handle more intensive health needs.
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