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In reply to the discussion: Where will the seniors in nursing homes go? [View all]
Lonestarblue
(13,562 posts)32. Texas is the same. Most of them provide very little care, but Republucans control the state.
And most of the don’t what happens to seniors, or to anyone else for that matter. They care only about doing what their billionaire overlords tell them to do.
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Republicans do not think ahead nor do they consider the consequences of their actions
vapor2
Jun 2025
#1
Here in Florida the history of nursing homes has been dismal. Every year reports
allegorical oracle
Jun 2025
#25
Thanks for the clarification. Skilled nursing facilities, then, are often still referred to as
allegorical oracle
Jun 2025
#34
Texas is the same. Most of them provide very little care, but Republucans control the state.
Lonestarblue
Jun 2025
#32
I disagree - they think ahead AND they do consider the consequences of their actions
rurallib
Jun 2025
#41
Exactly. It's a win-win for them: Fewer nursing homes, more seniors die, less money drained from SSA/Medicare/Medicaid.
Native
Jun 2025
#52
I don't believe the average thuglican gives a hoot where these people go. They'll just step over the bodies.
wcmagumba
Jun 2025
#2
Don't support Medicaid cuts. But nursing homes are profitable. In fact, here's an article from
Silent Type
Jun 2025
#8
Plenty experience. NHomes make money. And if some unprofitable NH closes, there are plenty who'll
Silent Type
Jun 2025
#16
It doesn't matter if nursing homes are profitable or owned by rich people
MadameButterfly
Jun 2025
#21
I'll bet money there are more nursing home beds in 2, 3, 5 years than now. Whether quality will just be awful or abysmal
Silent Type
Jun 2025
#36
We'll watch but I say there won't be. In three years they'll have ripped $24B from those homes.
Bengus81
Jun 2025
#59
Leave them on the doorsteps of every fucking shitstain who votes for this monstrosity.
GoCubsGo
Jun 2025
#10
Start showing up at all the christian nationalist/dominionist/right wing churches that promoted this monstrosity
jmbar2
Jun 2025
#11
If a couple are both working just to get by, they can't afford to pay caregivers
pnwmom
Jun 2025
#48
Some of the large church groups in Florida own and operate nursing homes. So they benefit
allegorical oracle
Jun 2025
#26
The one I'm most familiar with takes anyone -- there's a years-long waiting list. Apartments
allegorical oracle
Jun 2025
#35
More than once I've witnessed the inhumane results of adults children having to quit their jobs...
Trueblue Texan
Jun 2025
#43
Yep. This goes back to Reagan and the bullshit of compassionate conservatism.
progressoid
Jun 2025
#44
Oh, no, no - I've seen plans for the lovely new Trump-themed facility. It's called "Hartsheim", I believe . . . .
hatrack
Jun 2025
#58
Like the turtle so coldy said from the evil depths of his soul, "They'll get over it."
C Moon
Jun 2025
#66
Senior parents formerly parked in nursing homes will be banging on bubba's door for a place to live.
SheltieLover
Jul 2025
#76