2026

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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

LeadingAge Southeast Applauds Florida House and Senate for Investments in Nursing Home Quality and Services for Older Adults

LeadingAge Southeast, the premier association serving high-quality senior living providers across parts of the Southeast, applauded the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives for their initial budget proposals, which included investments in nursing home care, home- and community-based services, workforce education, and affordable housing for older adults.

Both chambers proposed increased recurring Medicaid funding for nursing homes and directed those dollars toward the quality incentive component of the reimbursement system. LeadingAge Southeast appreciated the Legislature’s continued emphasis on quality and its commitment to making this funding recurring, which provides stability for providers and supports ongoing investments in staffing and care. Read More...

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