Brinton Manor of Glen Mills, PA, knows how to maintain close ties to the community. This forward-thinking facility has teamed with global service organization Kiwanis International, which focuses on humanitarian...
Grieving takes its course
By
Jill Gilbert
Jun 01, 2008
This month we continue our discussion with Joyce Ebmeier of Tabitha Health Care Services.
Growth in a Green House
By
Jill Gilbert
May 01, 2008
The nursing home industry isn’t known for setting trends, but that landscape may be changing.
Happy staff is key to quality
By
Jill Gilbert
Feb 06, 2008
St. Paul’s Towers in Oakland, CA, is a striking facility with its sweeping views of Lake Merritt, lush rooftop garden and cozy atmosphere. But that’s not what makes it such a standout. It’s...
Leading By Example: There’s no place like home
By
Jill Gilbert
Jan 15, 2008
ManorCare on Rossmoor Parkway in Walnut Creek, CA, is the whole package — with good looks and a proven track record to back it up. The facility has a “homey” feel that is atypical of a skilled...
Leading By Example: Bathing, Eating in Comfort
By
Jill Gilbert
Dec 06, 2007
The Jewish Home of Los Angeles conducted extensive research prior to building its own very progressive dementia care facility. Molly Forrest, CEO & President, shares implementations that made the most...
Leading by example — Assembling a cast of stars
By
Jill Gilbert
Oct 05, 2007
There is no magic formula for building your dream team. But after talking with Jim Lee, administrator of Nineteenth Avenue Healthcare in San Francisco, we learned some tried-and-true tactics that every...