Advocacy Center

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Here are some key facts to use when you are speaking to legislators on behalf of your facility and all long-term care in Rhode Island:

Rhode Island nursing homes...

• Are entrusted to care for more than 7,500 Rhode Islanders each day,  and serving more than 18,000 individuals annually
• Employ more than 8,000 caregivers and support staff
• Care for our most frail and vulnerable citizens
• Rhode Island's Nursing homes support an estimated $1.84 Billion to the state's economic activity

Since 2012, nursing home costs have risen by 25.4% while reimbursement rates have only risen by 10.4%.

Rhode Island is one of the top states for largest percentage of residents over the age of 85.