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March 18, 2025 - York, PA

Shapiro Administration’s Investments Lead to Improved Resident Safety, Reduced Staff Vacancies at PA Long-Term Care Facilities

Shapiro Administration officials from the Departments of Health (DOH), and Aging (PDA) visited Country Meadows of York-West to highlight how Commonwealth investments have helped strengthen the long-term care workforce and improve resident safety.

Governor Josh Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to invest in more quality investment projects (QIP) for long-term care facilities.

"Residents at nearly 100 long-term care facilities across the Commonwealth positively benefitted from participating in quality investment pilot projects over the past two years," said Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. "Continuing to invest in these efforts benefit both the residents living in the facilities and the health care professionals who are dedicated to delivering the care older adults rightfully deserve."

Speakers Include:
Amy Wagaman, Senior Vice President of Operations for Country Meadows
Dr. Debra Bogen, DOH Secretary
Gabrielle Szymanski, Special Assistant to the Secretary of Aging



York, PA. Jacob Kauffman, Connections Club Manager at Country Meadows, works with residents at Country Meadows in York. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_01.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Dr. Debra Bogen, Secretary of the PA Department of Health, speaks during Tuesdays event. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_02.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Dr. Debra Bogen, Secretary of the PA Department of Health, speaks during Tuesdays event. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_03.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Dr. Debra Bogen, Secretary of the PA Department of Health, speaks during Tuesdays event. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_04.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Dr. Debra Bogen, Secretary of the PA Department of Health, speaks during Tuesdays event. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_05.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Dr. Debra Bogen, Secretary of the PA Department of Health, speaks during Tuesdays event. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_06.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Amy Wagaman, Senior Vice President of Operations at Country Meadows, speaks during Tuesdays event. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_07.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Amy Wagaman, Senior Vice President of Operations at Country Meadows, speaks during Tuesdays event. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_08.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Amy Wagaman, Senior Vice President of Operations at Country Meadows, speaks during Tuesdays event. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_09.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Dr. Debra Bogen looks on as Amy Wagaman speaks during Tuesdays event. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_10.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Special Advisor to the Secretary of Aging, Gabrielle Szymanski, speaks during Tuesdays event. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_11.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Dr. Debra Bogen looks on as Gabrielle Szymanski speaks during Tuesdays event. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_12.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Exterior photo of Country Meadows in York. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_13.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Exterior photo of Country Meadows in York. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_14.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Jacob Kauffman, Connections Club Manager at Country Meadows, works with residents at Country Meadows in York. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_15.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Jacob Kauffman, Connections Club Manager at Country Meadows, works with residents at Country Meadows in York. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_16.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Jacob Kauffman, Connections Club Manager at Country Meadows, works with residents at Country Meadows in York. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_17.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Shane Solomon, Director of Sales & Marketing at Country Meadows, talks with a resident in the lobby of Country Meadows. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_18.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Image provided by Country Meadows of a resident and staff member posing for a photo together. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_19.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Image provided by Country Meadows of a resident and staff member posing for a photo together. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_20.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> York, PA. Image provided by Country Meadows of a resident and staff member posing for a photo together. The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Department of Aging representatives visit Country Meadows of York-West to highlight Governor Josh Shapiro's investments in the 2025-26 proposed budget that help improve care for Pennsylvania's older adults. To curb the rise in nursing facility closures in communities where these older adults live, Governor Shapiro's 2025-2026 budget proposal includes $7.5 million to continue support for these long-term care facilities by increasing investments that help solve staffing challenges. March 18, 2025.<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/27375_DOH_Care_AG_21.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>