In a recent Santa Fe New Mexican opinion piece, attorney Jennifer J. Foote discusses the ongoing challenges facing skilled nursing care in New Mexico and the impact these problems can have on seniors, disabled residents, and their families.
Foote highlights concerns surrounding chronic understaffing, low wages, high employee turnover, and the growing role of corporate and private-equity-backed nursing home operators. She argues that when profits are prioritized over adequate staffing and quality care, vulnerable residents can ultimately pay the price.
In the article, Foote calls attention to the need for stronger standards and greater accountability within New Mexico’s long-term care system.
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