Editorial: Laws, inspections aim to raise quality of Virginia nursing home care

Editorial: Laws, inspections aim to raise quality of Virginia nursing home care

With two new laws enacted by the General Assembly and a strong executive order from the governor, Virginia seems, however belatedly, on track to strengthen state oversight of the nursing homes where thousands of Virginians spend their last day — or years. The actions follow appalling news reports about unsanitary and inadequate facilities, abuse and neglect of elderly patients, and the state’s failure to inspect nursing homes in a timely way. Fe…