An Ohio assisted living and skilled nursing facility uses clever design and construction techniques to more rapidly build its community
Old problem, new approach
By
Brett Bakshis
Dec 01, 2008
The winners of AAHSA’s ‘Last Designer Standing’ competition share their secrets to creating an attractive and functional resident room.
Willing to take the LEED
By
Brett Bakshis
Nov 01, 2008
A Washington state facility has become the first in the country to become LEED® certified, a sign of its environmental commitment.
The Querencia at Barton Creek
By
Brett Bakshis
Oct 01, 2008
A Texas facility thinks environmentally, even enlisting the help of its residents. Savings on energy costs are now on track to reach 15%
Senate committee gives OK to background checks bill
By
Brett Bakshis
Oct 01, 2008
The Senate Finance Committee last month passed two bills that seek to prevent the abuse of elderly long-term care residents.
Taking it to the top
By
Brett Bakshis
Sep 01, 2008
Because of a scarcity of land, one Chicago nursing home turns to its roof for garden space. Residents tend to a variety of plants and flowers
Administrators break $85,000 level
By
Brett Bakshis
Sep 01, 2008
DON national median salary reaches $75,000; SNF managers fare better than some others
A winning combination
By
Brett Bakshis
Aug 01, 2008
The symbol of Saint Camillus de Lellis, patron saint of nurses and gamblers, is a large, red cross, and that was the former shape of St. Camillus health center near Milwaukee.
This village has big plans
By
Brett Bakshis
Jul 01, 2008
One of the largest CCRCs in the country, Friendship Village located in Schaumburg, IL, offers something for seniors at all stages of life.
Community-centered
By
Brett Bakshis
Jun 01, 2008
From ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ to the streets of New Delhi, a New Jersey facility receives a cultural makeover to become a success story