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In 2015, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services certified 15,648 nursing facilities.
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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services certified 15,648 nursing facilities in 2015.
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{
    "date": "2015",
    "organization": "Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services",
    "certified_facilities": 15648
}
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Statistics Nursing Homes Healthcare Regulation
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October 1, 2026 at 12:06 PM (2 weeks ago)
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October 1, 2026 at 12:06 PM (2 weeks ago)

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Nursing Home Beds Are Becoming More Scarce
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/19/well/family/nursing-home-beds-baby-boomers.html

As the oldest baby boomers turn 80, a critical shortage of nursing home beds is emerging across the U.S., driven by inadequate Medicaid reimbursement, staff shortages, and facility closures. Researchers warn this trend will worsen, impacting long-term care access and hospital bottlenecks.

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