In Alexandria, VA, Rev. Donald Goodness, a resident of Goodwin House nursing home, emphasizes the importance of foreign workers in caring for vulnerable residents. With a workforce that is 28% immigrants, the long-term care industry is critically reliant on these caregivers. Recent immigration policy shifts by the Trump administration threaten this workforce, as many fear increased scrutiny by ICE. This situation, combined with proposed Medicaid cuts, could exacerbate staffing shortages and affect the quality of care, prompting concerns from industry experts and advocates.
"Without them, I would be, and my building would be, desolate," Rev. Goodness said, highlighting the critical role of foreign workers in nursing homes.
"People may be here on a green card, and they are afraid ICE is going to show up," said Katie Smith Sloan, expressing concerns about immigrant workers in the industry.
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