Minnesota’s Elder Care Crisis

Minnesota is grappling with a serious elder care crisis, especially in rural areas where skilled nursing facilities are disappearing rapidly. With nursing home beds dwindling and demand increasing, families are left asking: where will our loved ones find the care they need?

Alarmingly, nearly half of the state’s nursing homes have been cited for serious deficiencies, putting vulnerable elders at risk of neglect, abuse, and preventable deaths. To help families make informed decisions, Elder Voice Advocates offers Elder Care IQ—a free tool that reveals the track records of care facilities.

This recent article in the Minnesota Women’s Press highlights the urgent need for reform and urges Minnesotans to hold leaders and care facilities accountable.