In the last 10 years, more than 30 New York state nursing homes have closed, resulting in the loss of more than 3,500 beds. Most of the homes were not-for-profit. 

Without a significant increase in the Medicaid reimbursement rate, more nursing homes will be forced to reduce admissions, turn away applicants or close their doors.

Robert Mayer, CEO of Weinberg Campus, a nursing home and retirement community in Western New York that was forced to close in November, joined Capital Tonight’s Susan Arbetter to discuss the situation.