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As the threat of a federal mandate inches closer to reality, Virginia nursing homes are reporting major difficulties finding qualified staff. 

Staff shortages at Virginia nursing homes mean people who need care can have a challenge – and a wait – before finding a place, a new survey from their trade association said.

Staff shortages at Virginia nursing homes mean people who need care can have a challenge – and a wait – before finding a place, a new survey from their trade association said.

Staff shortages at Virginia nursing homes mean people who need care can have a challenge – and a wait – before finding a place, a new survey from their trade association said.

Staff shortages at Virginia nursing homes mean people who need care can have a challenge – and a wait – before finding a place, a new survey from their trade association said.

Benchmark Capital’s director Keith Hare has stepped down after almost ten years at the adviser solutions business.

Last year, outbreaks in Virginia's eastern district, which includes Hampton Roads, peaked around 35 in December, compared to 36 this year as of Friday, according to the Virginia Department of Health.

Nursing homes in Virginia are cracking in the aftermath of a staffing crisis left unaddressed far before they became the epicenter of the state’s most severe coronavirus outbreaks.

Nursing homes in Virginia are cracking in the aftermath of a staffing crisis left unaddressed far before they became the epicenter of the state’s most severe coronavirus outbreaks.

Virginia and North Carolina saw significantly fewer COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care facilities in 2021, after residents and staff members were given vaccines.