Maine's long-term care facilities face severe staffing challenges due to labor shortage and COVID-19, resulting in 20% nursing home closures and loss of 63,000 beds.
Maine's long-term care facilities face significant staffing challenges due to a labor shortage, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. This has led to the closure of units in about 20% of nursing homes in the U.S., resulting in a loss of 63,000 beds. With Maine's aging population expected to nearly double by 2040, the state currently lacks around 2,200 registered nurses, intensifying the crisis in resident care quality.
September 15, 2024
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