Advocacy center

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, tens of thousands annually
• Employ more than 8,000 caregivers and support staff
• Care for our most frail and vulnerable citizens

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 largest percentage of residents over the age of 85.

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