Ancillary care in skilled nursing facilities is being shaped by several major industry pressures, including Medicaid-related access concerns, continued technology investment and rising acuity among senior residents. As facilities work to support resident health while managing more complex care needs specialized services such as dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care are becoming increasingly important to overall care delivery.

This infographic, based on insights from Aria Care Partners’ 2026 Outlook report, highlights three key themes affecting ancillary care delivery today: access concerns, technology investment and care challenges within skilled nursing facilities. It also explores how AI, advanced equipment and emerging care technologies are influencing and improving dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care services for seniors, helping facilities better understand the future of resident-centered ancillary care.