Leone Law, LLC

11/08/2025

It was great to attend The National Consumer Voice for Better Long-Term Care Conference. Enjoyed teaming up with my friend and colleague Tori Schall and an amazing group of NJ nursing home residents and advocates to lobby members of the New Jersey Congressional delegation.

10/22/2025

October is Resident Rights’ Month and Consumer Voice has released a fact sheet and form to help residents and their families navigate concerns and take an active role in their care. Click on the links for more info!

https://theconsumervoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CV_PracticalPointersBrochure_digital.pdf

https://theconsumervoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CV_WhatHappenedForm_digital.pdf

10/08/2025

October is ! Let's celebrate the voices and choices of all residents of long-term care facilities. Stand with residents. National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care

09/11/2025

October is Resident Rights Month! Join National Consumer Voice and spread the word. This year's theme, Stand with Me, highlights the importance of solidarity and support for residents who stand up and advocate for their rights.

06/13/2025

An estimated 5 million, or 1 in 10, older Americans experience elder abuse, neglect, or exploitation. Working together across our networks, we can generate awareness and foster action to end elder abuse. Let’s work to keep everyone safe as we age.

WEAAD Home | ABOUT | TOOLS & TIPS | TAKE ACTION | EVENTS | SOCIAL MEDIA world elder abuse awareness day is june 15th World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. The purpos...

05/21/2025

“UnitedHealth Group, the nation’s largest healthcare conglomerate, has secretly paid nursing homes thousands in bonuses to help slash hospital transfers for ailing residents – part of a series of cost-cutting tactics that has saved the company millions, but at times risked residents’ health, a Guardian investigation has found.” Read the full article here:

A Guardian investigation finds insurer quietly paid facilities that helped it gain Medicare enrollees and reduce hospitalizations. Whistleblowers allege harm to residents

05/21/2025

Supportive communities and resources are essential to engaging older people and preventing abuse.

WEAAD Home | ABOUT | TOOLS & TIPS | TAKE ACTION | EVENTS | SOCIAL MEDIA world elder abuse awareness day is june 15th World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) was launched by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the World Health Organization at the United Nations. The purpos...

05/19/2025

Updated guidance for surveyors released by CMS earlier this year became effective April 28. Find the revised guidance is found in the Appendix PP of the State Operations Manual. Read the memo from CMS here:

05/19/2025

There is a new list of Special Focus Facilities out now from CMS. What’s a SFF? They are nursing homes with serious quality issues. See the list here:

05/19/2025

National Consumer Voice has a new member benefit: member policy updates emailed to you each quarter including legislative and regulatory changes.