News Article

Call for Proposals: Financial Transparency in Nursing Homes Project

February 15, 2024

For many nursing home residents, the quality of care they receive leaves much to be desired. Research, data, and investigative reports show that nursing homes do not have enough staff to meet the needs of their residents. Additionally, residents, families, advocates, and others bemoan the lack of, and low quality, food and supplies provided.  Yet, nursing homes receive each year nearly $100 billion from Medicare and Medicaid alone. Nursing home owners and operators, however, claim lack of resources and inadequate reimbursements for why they cannot hire more staff or provide better care and resources. Where does the money go?

Consumer Voice has received a two-year grant from Arnold Ventures to provide direct support, technical assistance, and training to two states interested in advocating at the state level for increased transparency and accountability in nursing home finances and ownership.  Consumer Voice will work closely with selected state advocates to help them develop and implement state-level advocacy strategies to achieve increased transparency and accountability in nursing home finances and ownership.  Learn more about the project and apply.

Applications are due by March 15, 2024.