PharMerica expects growth after KKR buys it for $1.4 billion
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Aug 03, 2017
Long-term care pharmacy PharMerica Corporation will be acquired by global investment firm KKR in a $1.4 billion deal that includes Walgreens as a minority investor, the companies announced Wednesday.
Real estate tech partnership debuts
Aug 02, 2017
Cushman & Wakefield, a real estate firm with a seniors housing division, has partnered with MetaProp NYC, a real estate technology company, to provide global real estate services.
Emergency preparedness: More than an act of paperwork
Jul 31, 2017
My phone rang and the voice said, “We are activating our incident command center.” I asked, “Is this a drill?” The voice in a solid tone replied, “This is not a drill.”
Physical therapy division receives new name, logo
Jul 26, 2017
Five Star Senior Living announced an expansion of rehabilitation and wellness services to senior living communities, along with rebranding with a new name: Ageility Physical Therapy Solutions.
Wrongful death suit against SNF filed too late for arbitration, appeals court rules
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Jul 26, 2017
A lawsuit claiming an Ohio skilled nursing facility was negligent in a former resident’s death can’t be sent to arbitration since the claim was filed after the statute-of-limitations had expired,...
Magical moments
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Jacqueline Vance, RNC, CDONA/LTC
Jul 25, 2017
I am not sure we can create magical days for everyone in our long-term care facilities (though I have seen downright miracles for some short-term rehab patients!). But I do think we can create magical...
HCR ManorCare secures $550 million line of credit as default talks continue with landlord
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Jul 24, 2017
Skilled nursing provider HCR ManorCare has not paid up on current and past due rents to real estate investment trust Quality Care Properties Inc., forcing the companies into discussions about an event...
And he did it ‘his way’ — will you and yours?
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Steven Littlehale
Jul 21, 2017
Packing for New Jersey to help Bernie (my father-in-law, whom I was honored to call “Dad”) navigate his transition from hospitalization to SNF, something told me to pack a suit.
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation announces NHT grants
Jul 19, 2017
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation has awarded seven grants, for a total of $280,000, to seven Centers for Independent Living as part of its Quality of Life Nursing Home Transition program.
Good medicine at Good Samaritan
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Elizabeth Newman
Jul 19, 2017
I often hear a reluctance among executives to acknowledge how tough the lives of some of their employees are. In Mark McElwee’s case, however, he’s not only acknowledging, he’s doing...