Summary

The nursing home industry is pressuring Trump to rescind a Biden-era staffing mandate requiring minimum nurse levels, set to begin in 2026.

Industry groups argue the rule is costly and unrealistic due to workforce shortages, while advocates insist it is critical for improving care after 172,000 nursing home deaths during COVID-19.

Critics fear rescinding the rule would weaken accountability for poor care.

Trump’s history of deregulation suggests the mandate could be reversed, despite concerns over inadequate staffing and misuse of funds in for-profit facilities.