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Happy Holidays from Consumer Voice!
December 24, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Happy Holidays from Consumer Voice!
#ICYMI Check out the most recent episode of the Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care podcast: theconsumervoice.org/news/episode...
December 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
#ICYMI Check out the most recent episode of the Pursuing Quality Long-Term Care podcast: theconsumervoice.org/news/episode...
Consumer Voice surveyed residents of long-term care to find out what life is really like for them on a day-to-day basis. We received answers from more than 450 residents, and their responses were eye-opening. Read the report: theconsumervoice.org/wp-content/u...
December 22, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Consumer Voice surveyed residents of long-term care to find out what life is really like for them on a day-to-day basis. We received answers from more than 450 residents, and their responses were eye-opening. Read the report: theconsumervoice.org/wp-content/u...
December 19, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The Essential Caregivers Act is bipartisan legislation that enforces the right of all residents in long-term care facilities to have in-person access to a loved one, including when visitations are restricted due to a declared emergency.
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www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...
Blumenthal, Tenney, Cornyn, & Larson Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Rights of Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities | U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Claudia Tenney (R-NY) today introduced the Essential Caregivers Act,...
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December 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The Essential Caregivers Act is bipartisan legislation that enforces the right of all residents in long-term care facilities to have in-person access to a loved one, including when visitations are restricted due to a declared emergency.
www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...
www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/pre...
Together, we can make long-term care residents’ voices stronger. Your support makes it possible. theconsumervoice.org/donate/
December 17, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Together, we can make long-term care residents’ voices stronger. Your support makes it possible. theconsumervoice.org/donate/
Join us in launching our next 50 years of advocating for quality long-term care! Donate now: theconsumervoice.org/donate/
December 10, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Join us in launching our next 50 years of advocating for quality long-term care! Donate now: theconsumervoice.org/donate/
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published an interim final rule rescinding a major portion of the minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes - protections hailed as the most significant in decades. Learn more: theconsumervoice.org/news/cms-tak...
CMS Takes Action to Rescind Minimum Staffing Rule
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued an interim final rule rescinding part of the minimum staffing rule in nursing homes, the most significant increase in protections…
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December 3, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published an interim final rule rescinding a major portion of the minimum staffing requirements for nursing homes - protections hailed as the most significant in decades. Learn more: theconsumervoice.org/news/cms-tak...
It’s #GivingTuesday! Help us ensure dignity and quality care for every long-term care consumer. Your gift fuels advocacy and change.
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Donate today: theconsumervoice.org/donate/
December 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
It’s #GivingTuesday! Help us ensure dignity and quality care for every long-term care consumer. Your gift fuels advocacy and change.
Donate today: theconsumervoice.org/donate/
Donate today: theconsumervoice.org/donate/
Read the report and learn more: theconsumervoice.org/news/new-rep...
October 23, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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See Margarite's artwork and other works from residents of long-term care facilities in our new 50 Resident Reflections book: theconsumervoice.org/product/50-r...
October 10, 2025 at 4:07 PM
See Margarite's artwork and other works from residents of long-term care facilities in our new 50 Resident Reflections book: theconsumervoice.org/product/50-r...
The 2025 edition of the Staying Engaged enrichment booklet has a variety of activities for residents of long-term care facilities to keep mentally engaged, prompt self-reflection, and be reminded of the importance of advocating for your rights. Download for free: theconsumervoice.org/wp-content/u...
October 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The 2025 edition of the Staying Engaged enrichment booklet has a variety of activities for residents of long-term care facilities to keep mentally engaged, prompt self-reflection, and be reminded of the importance of advocating for your rights. Download for free: theconsumervoice.org/wp-content/u...
Residents of nursing homes have rights that are guaranteed by the federal Nursing Home Reform Law. Learn more in our newly redesigned fact sheets: theconsumervoice.org/wp-content/u...
October 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Residents of nursing homes have rights that are guaranteed by the federal Nursing Home Reform Law. Learn more in our newly redesigned fact sheets: theconsumervoice.org/wp-content/u...
Consumer Voice has created a new fact sheet and accompanying form to help long-term care consumers ask the right questions and document key information to advocate for themselves and address their concerns. theconsumervoice.org/news/fact-sh...
October 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Consumer Voice has created a new fact sheet and accompanying form to help long-term care consumers ask the right questions and document key information to advocate for themselves and address their concerns. theconsumervoice.org/news/fact-sh...
Use our Social Media Toolkit to promote Residents' Rights Month during October and raise resident voices: www.canva.com/design/DAGwK...
October 6, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Use our Social Media Toolkit to promote Residents' Rights Month during October and raise resident voices: www.canva.com/design/DAGwK...
Join us in celebrating residents' rights all month long! Do you have an event planned or have you been featured in your local media highlighting residents' rights? Let us know here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Join us in celebrating residents' rights all month long! Do you have an event planned or have you been featured in your local media highlighting residents' rights? Let us know here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
There's still time to register to attend the 2025 Consumer Voice Annual Conference in Arlington, Virginia or virtually. Visit our website for more information on sessions, speakers, and what to expect: theconsumervoice.org/2025-confere...
October 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
There's still time to register to attend the 2025 Consumer Voice Annual Conference in Arlington, Virginia or virtually. Visit our website for more information on sessions, speakers, and what to expect: theconsumervoice.org/2025-confere...
The "Government Shutdown" could have a significant impact on nursing home care quality and place residents at risk. Read more: theconsumervoice.org/news/impact-...
Impact of Government Shutdown on Nursing Home Care
On October 1, 2025, current funding for the federal government expired. As a result, funding for discretionary federal programs will not continue until Congress agrees on a funding extension. …
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October 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The "Government Shutdown" could have a significant impact on nursing home care quality and place residents at risk. Read more: theconsumervoice.org/news/impact-...
October is Residents' Rights Month! Join us all month long as we focus on and celebrate the dignity and rights of every individual receiving long-term services and supports. theconsumervoice.org/2025-residen...
October 1, 2025 at 3:53 PM
October is Residents' Rights Month! Join us all month long as we focus on and celebrate the dignity and rights of every individual receiving long-term services and supports. theconsumervoice.org/2025-residen...
Join our webinar tomorrow! Learn how to confidently schedule and speak with your members of Congress. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or it's your first time reaching out to a legislator, we've got you covered!
Register now: theconsumervoice.org/news/hill-da...
Register now: theconsumervoice.org/news/hill-da...
September 22, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Join our webinar tomorrow! Learn how to confidently schedule and speak with your members of Congress. Whether you're a seasoned advocate or it's your first time reaching out to a legislator, we've got you covered!
Register now: theconsumervoice.org/news/hill-da...
Register now: theconsumervoice.org/news/hill-da...
Too often, those around us don’t put much thought into long-term care until it directly affects them. These shirts are a great way to let others know that long-term care residents have rights! theconsumervoice.org/product/resi...
September 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Too often, those around us don’t put much thought into long-term care until it directly affects them. These shirts are a great way to let others know that long-term care residents have rights! theconsumervoice.org/product/resi...
Long-term care residents from across the country inspired us with their insights on quality care and advice to family, friends, and caregivers. Pre-order the book now: theconsumervoice.org/product/50-r...
September 11, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Long-term care residents from across the country inspired us with their insights on quality care and advice to family, friends, and caregivers. Pre-order the book now: theconsumervoice.org/product/50-r...
Advocate for quality long-term care by meeting with your Congressional offices during the Consumer Voice Conference. Join our Hill Day prep webinar on Sept. 23 at 2pm ET. Learn how to schedule meetings and speak confidently with your legislators. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
September 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Advocate for quality long-term care by meeting with your Congressional offices during the Consumer Voice Conference. Join our Hill Day prep webinar on Sept. 23 at 2pm ET. Learn how to schedule meetings and speak confidently with your legislators. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Join us on Capitol Hill during the Consumer Voice Conference, Nov. 6! Advocate for quality long-term care by meeting with your Congressional offices. Make your voice heard. Learn more: theconsumervoice.org/2025-confere...
September 9, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Join us on Capitol Hill during the Consumer Voice Conference, Nov. 6! Advocate for quality long-term care by meeting with your Congressional offices. Make your voice heard. Learn more: theconsumervoice.org/2025-confere...
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is planning to issue a new interim final rule that would rescind the minimum staffing rule in nursing homes. Consumer Voice strongly opposes any planned action to rescind the nursing home staffing rule. Learn more: theconsumervoice.org/news/consume...
Consumer Voice Condemns CMS Plan to Rescind the Minimum Staffing Rule in Nursing Homes
On September 2, 2025, Consumer Voice learned that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is planning to issue a new interim final rule that would rescind the minimum...
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September 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is planning to issue a new interim final rule that would rescind the minimum staffing rule in nursing homes. Consumer Voice strongly opposes any planned action to rescind the nursing home staffing rule. Learn more: theconsumervoice.org/news/consume...