Activities director takes holiday decorations to the next level
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 12, 2018
Most nursing homes get a little dressed up for the holidays. But one Massachusetts facility is taking things to a whole new level, with adornments that would make even Martha Stewart jealous.
Also in the News for Wednesday, Dec. 12
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 12, 2018
Healthcare made the most hires in November, though SNF additions were down … Meanwhile, field could create 1.1M new jobs by 2026 … New CDC data shows stark divides in nursing home use across country...
Think tank says Labor numbers don’t add up on teen worker rule; providers fire back
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Marty Stempniak
Dec 12, 2018
A New York-based think tank is blasting a proposed law change that nursing home advocates say would help ease the field’s staffing struggles.
CEO Mackey stepping down from troubled Five Star Senior Living
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 11, 2018
The chief executive of struggling Five Star Senior Living is stepping down at the end of the month, the company announced Tuesday afternoon.
MedPAC stiffs skilled nursing again, eyes quick payment system reform
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 10, 2018
Experts who advise Congress on Medicare policy are — once again — recommending no pay boost for skilled nursing facilities.
‘Time for the country to pay’: Parkinson rips ‘rampant Medicaid underfunding’
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 10, 2018
The head of the industry’s largest trade group blasted federal payment levels after the government released new healthcare spending data, showing little growth for the sector.
LTC analysts give 6 survival strategies for skilled nursing
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 10, 2018
An investment firm with vast expertise in long-term care is recommending six strategies that nursing homes can pursue to battle shrinking margins.
Also in the News for Monday, Dec. 10
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 10, 2018
Long-term care operators may get more time to meet generator requirement … Hospital experts arrive at county nursing home to try and right the ship … Settlement reached in wrongful death suit against...
Low unemployment correlates to poor nursing home quality, new Georgetown study contends
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 07, 2018
A booming economy may be detrimental to nursing home residents, according to new study released Friday.
First bankruptcy, now Senior Care properties put on Sabra chopping block for $385M
By
Marty Stempniak
Dec 07, 2018
Sabra Health Care is finalizing a deal to sell the properties occupied by its largest operator, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this week.