Here are some key facts to use when you are speaking to legislators on behalf of your facility and all long-term care in Rhode Island:
Rhode Island nursing homes…
- Are entrusted to care for more than 7,500 Rhode Islanders each day, and serving more than 18,000 individuals annually.
- Employ more than 8,000 caregivers and support staff.
- Care for our most frail and vulnerable citizens.
- Rhode Island’s Nursing homes support an estimated $1.84 Billion to the state’s economic activity.
Since 2012, nursing home costs have risen by 25.4% while reimbursement rates have only risen by 10.4%.
Rhode Island is one of the top states for the largest percentage of residents over the age of 85.
