HHS repeals federal nursing home staffing rule to expand rural access

The Trump administration removes Biden-era requirements for nursing home facilities, receives mixed responses.

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) repealed key provisions of a Biden-era regulation that would have forced nursing home operators to increase nurse staffing, arguing the regulations would have put rural communities at a disadvantage.

According to HHS, the Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care (LTC) Facilities

Free Trial

Register for free to keep reading.

To continue reading this article and unlock full access to GRIP, register now. You’ll enjoy free access to all content until our subscription service launches in early 2026.

  • Unlimited access to industry insights
  • Stay on top of key rules and regulatory changes with our Rules Navigator
  • Ad-free experience with no distractions
  • Regular podcasts from trusted external experts
  • Fresh compliance and regulatory content every day
Register for free Already a member? Sign in