Culture change is all the rage in nursing home design today, but you don’t have to build new to make a difference.
News and Analysis: Room costs rise slightly
By
Liza Berger
Dec 06, 2007
Private and semi-private nursing home room costs rose by an average of 3% this year, slightly higher than the rate of inflation.
Execs: Private equity views resident care as a priority
By
Liza Berger
Dec 01, 2007
Skilled nursing leaders defended their care practices in the wake of a New York Times story blasting private equity firms that have recently bought facilities.
Model of Motivation
By
Liza Berger
Nov 02, 2007
Clari Gilbert, Senior VP of Operations, Beth Abraham Family of Health Services
Finding a sense of home in a most unlikely setting
By
Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2007
I recently got more acquainted with the work you do each day. And I now have a better sense of why you can’t seem to stay away, despite all your daily aggravations.
AHCA in ‘pretty good’ shape despite challenges: Yarwood
By
Liza Berger
Nov 01, 2007
The long-term care industry has some obstacles to overcome, but the American Health Care Association is the strongest it’s ever been, said Bruce Yarwood, president and CEO, during a speech at the...
Group outlines roles of long-term care leaders
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2007
Most long-term care professionals are generally aware of the role of medical director. Still, it is common to confuse the duties of the medical director with those of the attending physician.
Housing market fear doesn’t affect long-term care confidence
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2007
While the rest of the housing market is gripped by credit fears, those in long-term care are staying confident.
Reconciling SCHIP bills more than child’s play
By
Liza Berger
Sep 10, 2007
Lawmakers return from their summer recess this month with a hefty homework assignment: reconciling two very different versions of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program bill.
Manor Care going private in mammoth $6.3 billion deal
By
Liza Berger
Aug 08, 2007
Continuing a trend among major long-term care players, Manor Care Inc. has opted to sell itself to a privately held company.