Why are nursing homes so short staffed?

These high workloads make it impossible for nursing staff to provide individualized care. One of the most common causes of injury in nursing homes is falling. read more

Nursing home facilities are a difficult and high stress environment, and some nurses and nurse’s aides prefer to work in hospitals and other facilities. It is also very difficult for nursing homes in small towns and rural areas to find enough qualified people to fill all of their positions. read more

Nursing home understaffing may be one of the biggest contributing factors to nursing home neglect. Understaffing can also indirectly contribute to nursing home abuse, as overwhelmed staff members and caregivers will be more likely to abuse a patient. read more