Nursing homes nationwide are struggling to hire and hold on to caregivers. But few states have problems as severe as North Carolina’s. Staff shortages inside NC nursing homes have reached a crisis point — a trend that endangers thousands of residents. Family members contend that it has cost some their lives. Coming Sunday: "Left Alone," an investigative report at newsobserver.com and charlotteobserver.com. More from The News & Observer: Subscribe: https://bit.ly/2PqkZ1q Twitter: / newsobserver Facebook: / newsandobserver Website: https://www.newsobserver.com/ Digital news subscription: http://bit.ly/2OtBg1Q