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Key Metrics

Medicare Rate (PDPM)
285 per day
↑ +4.2% vs Q3 2024
Occupancy Rate
78.3 %
↑ +1.8% vs Q3 2024
Staffing Hours (HPRD)
3.8 hours
↓ -0.2% vs Q3 2024
Quality Rating
3.4 stars
↑ +0.1 vs Q3 2024

Today's Signal

Regulatory Finance

CMS Announces 2026 PDPM Rate Updates: Net 2.7% Increase with Case-Mix Recalibrations

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released final rule adjustments for skilled nursing facility reimbursement rates effective October 2026, reflecting updated market basket indices and case-mix weight recalibrations...

📅 January 16, 2026 ⏱️ 4 min read
Staffing Regulatory

Federal Staffing Mandate Implementation Timeline: What SNFs Need to Know for 2026

With the federal minimum staffing requirements set to take effect in phases starting May 2026, facilities must begin workforce planning now. Key compliance thresholds include 3.48 HPRD minimum with RN coverage requirements...

📅 January 16, 2026 ⏱️ 6 min read
Staffing Operations

Nurse Staffing Crisis Deepens: Agency Rates Up 11% in Q4 2025, Exceeds Pre-Pandemic Levels

Travel nurse and agency staffing costs continue to climb despite cooling labor markets in other sectors. Regional analysis shows Southern states experiencing highest increases at 14.2% quarter-over-quarter...

📅 January 15, 2026 ⏱️ 5 min read

Recent Signal

Regulatory

State Medicaid Rate Adjustments: Northeast Region Analysis

Massachusetts and New York announce supplemental payment programs targeting quality improvement...

Operations

Infection Control Standards Update: New CMS Survey Protocols

Enhanced surveillance requirements and documentation standards take effect Q2 2026...

Finance

M&A Activity Rebounds: Q4 2025 Deal Volume Up 23%

Private equity interest resurges as valuations stabilize and operational metrics improve...

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