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Nursing home CPR misreport raises resident safety and trust concerns

Good morning. A Nashville nursing home told 911 operators that CPR was being performed on a resident, but investigators later found no resuscitation was attempted, raising questions about the circumstances of the man’s death and the facility’s transparency.

Meanwhile, health officials are investigating eight cases of Legionnaires’ disease at a Thornville nursing home, while Iowa reports it now meets federal nursing home inspection timelines though staffing shortages persist. In Virginia, seniors are being advised to prepare for the end of the Medicare low‑income drug subsidy, and Allen’s Steady Together project will add fall‑prevention services to four senior living facilities to help reduce injuries.

Additional headlines show nursing home chains merging to create larger operators, states receiving audit praise for improved inspection practices, and policymakers discussing value‑based models for dual‑eligible residents amid budget pressures. These stories reflect ongoing efforts to balance quality, safety, and financial sustainability in senior care, and highlight the importance of transparent reporting and adequate staffing.