assisted living

Special Fashion Show with Senior Models will Raise Funds to Help Senior Citizens in Need

Apr 14, 2023 at 07:36 pm by WGNS News

Murfreesboro, TN - A nonprofit faith-based organization in Rutherford County, sponsored by the Churches of Christ, is hosting a fashion show / fundraiser this month. The eve.... Read More

AHCA/NCAL Highlights Nursing Home Quality Improvements Over The Past Decade

Mar 21, 2022 at 08:00 pm by WGNS

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) released a new report today highlighting data that shows the quality of care.... Read More

New Bureau Of Labor Statistics Data Shows Workforce Crisis Continues Among Long Term Care Facilities

Feb 10, 2022 at 11:06 am by WGNS

As COVID-19 continues to spread across the world, the workforce challenges in the U.S. long term care industry, which have been exacerbated by the pandemic, remains at a crisi.... Read More

Audiences can preview new play, ‘Assisted Living,’ free with MTSU Theatre Aug. 14-15

Aug 13, 2021 at 11:00 am by WGNS

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — A pair of MTSU Theatre professors, four students, a new graduate and a nationally recognized playwright want Midstate audiences to e.... Read More

Nursing Homes See 96 Percent Decline In COVID Cases Since Vaccine Rollout

Mar 31, 2021 at 10:27 am by WGNS

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and long term ca.... Read More

Help with Long Term Care Expenses for Seniors and their Spouses who Served in the Military

Mar 30, 2021 at 06:53 am by WGNS

There is a myriad of programs available for aging seniors and their spouses who served our country in the military, but most people don’t know about all the choices they.... Read More

Survey: 66% of nursing homes won’t make it another year given current operating pace due to increased COVID costs

Dec 17, 2020 at 09:53 am by WGNS

The Department of Health reports that Rutherford County has a high community spread of COVID-19 right now. Over the past 7 days, 25.1% of long-term care facility residents who.... Read More

Nursing Homes See Worst Spike In New COVID Cases Since Last Spring As Community Spread Increases Across The U.S.

Dec 01, 2020 at 10:36 am by WGNS

TENNESSEE CASES of COVID-19:According to the Tennessee Department of Health, long term care facilities in the Volunteer State currently report there are 516 facilities with CO.... Read More

U.S. Nursing Homes Facing Financial Woes due to COVID-19

Aug 13, 2020 at 10:45 am by WGNS

Nursing homes around the country are experiencing significant problems with finances due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.An executive summary released by the American Health Care Ass.... Read More

DATA: Nursing Homes See Spike in New COVID Cases Due to Community Spread

Aug 11, 2020 at 11:00 am by WGNS

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living communities across th.... Read More