Guidance
PA DHS: Abuse Reporting Clarified
The information is intended to provide clarification to Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Residences on reporting requirements in 55 Pa Code Chapter 2600, 55 Pa Code Chapter 2800, Act 79 of 1987 (Older Adult Protective Services Act), and Act 70 of 2010 (Adult Protective Services Act) Administrators or employees who have reasonable cause to suspect that a resident (any age) might be a victim of abuse must comply with the requirements listed within.
July 17, 2025
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Regulations
CMS Suspends SNF Provider Enrollment Revalidation Deadline Indefinitely
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced in the December 11, 2025, MLN Connections Newsletter that the mandatory off-cycle SNF provider enrollment revalidation deadline of January 1, 2026, has been suspended indefinitely. AHCA has been regularly advocating to CMS about this deadline and the many difficulties providers have faced recently and throughout the process.
December 15, 2025
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Research and Analysis
PHCA Quality Dashboard – October 2025
The current dashboard includes data from CMS Care Compare through 2025 Q1. Overall Staffing Star Rating and RN Star Rating as reported in Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ 2024 Q1 - 2025 Q1).
October 30, 2025
Resources
Older Adults Protective Services Act: Mandatory Abuse Reporting Process & Procedures
The document outlines the mandatory reporting procedures and definitions related to abuse of older adults as mandated by the Older Adults Protective Services Act in Pennsylvania.
July 17, 2025