Bill > SF2972

This bill aims to enhance the regulation of nursing homes and assisted living facilities, particularly concerning for-profit acquisitions and staffing. Key provisions include mandating that nursing homes have a registered nurse onsite 24 hours a day, ensuring all nurses possess the necessary competencies for resident care, and establishing minimum staffing ratios for nursing personnel, including specific hours for registered nurses and nurse aides. It also requires a registered nurse to be designated as a charge nurse for each shift and a full-time director of nursing, with provisions for exemptions under certain hardship conditions that do not harm residents. For-profit entities seeking to acquire nonprofit nursing homes or assisted living facilities will face increased scrutiny, requiring them to provide extensive financial and operational information to the attorney general, demonstrate their ability to operate the facility effectively, and adhere to strict rules regarding pricing, asset stripping, and resident care quality, with the attorney general empowered to seek legal remedies, including civil penalties, for violations.