This study provides background information about the current workforce and quality challenges faced by New York’s nursing homes. Findings show New York nursing homes saw an increase of 23% in operating expenditures, which include nurses and certified nurse aides, between 2017 and 2021 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time period nursing home Medicaid payments, a large source of revenue for nursing homes, increased by 3.5%. These financial pressures could have an impact on New York nursing homes.

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