ProMedica hospital system closes HCR ManorCare deal
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Marty Stempniak
Sep 05, 2018
The ProMedica hospital system finalized its purchase of fellow Toledo, OH-based HCR ManorCare, the country’s second largest post-acute and long-term care operator, in late July.
Extendicare CEO departing
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Marty Stempniak
Sep 05, 2018
Tim Lukenda is stepping down as president and CEO of Extendicare after a decade on the job, the Markham, Ontario, company announced in late July.
State investigating nursing home chain that let health insurance lapse for employees
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Marty Stempniak
Sep 05, 2018
A troubled nursing home chain operating in Massachusetts is now in the state attorney general’s crosshairs after letting health insurance lapse for its employees.
Skilled nursing facilities may be required to offer vegan meal options under proposed law
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Marty Stempniak
Sep 05, 2018
Nursing homes and other healthcare facilities in California may be required to offer residents vegan meal options under a new state law.
New report paints bleak picture for nursing assistants
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Marty Stempniak
Sep 05, 2018
Nursing assistants, who make up more than a third of the nursing home workforce, have a median income of around $21,200 annually, a new report finds. Fifteen percent live below the federal poverty line.
Nursing home tries its own version of Make a Wish to bring joy to residents’ lives
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Marty Stempniak
Sep 05, 2018
Sometimes it can be difficult for nursing homes to tease out individual resident’s wants and wishes. Even group activities may not hit the sweet spot.
House committee to hold hearing Thursday on nursing home safety and care quality
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Marty Stempniak
Sep 04, 2018
A House committee will hold a hearing Thursday to review reports of abuse, neglect and substandard care in nursing homes.
Nursing home resident numbers decreasing, while quality varies, new AARP analysis notes
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Marty Stempniak
Sep 04, 2018
Nearly every state in the country (46) saw a decrease in the number of nursing home residents between 2011 and 2016, according to a new analysis published by AARP.
Stroke doubles the risk of dementia, researchers find
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Marty Stempniak
Sep 04, 2018
Individuals who suffer from a stroke are about twice as likely to develop dementia, according to a new large-scale study.
Inspector General investigating nursing home staffing: Report
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Marty Stempniak
Aug 31, 2018
A federal government watchdog is launching an investigation into enforcement of nursing home staffing standards in the wake of a high-profile New York Times report on the issue.