It’s time to tune in to National Skilled Nursing Care Week
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 15, 2024
Preparations to observe National Skilled Nursing Care Week are fully underway for the May 12-18 observance. The theme is “Radiant Memories — A Tribute to the Golden Age of Radio.”
Skyrocketing insurance rates in extreme-weather areas straining provider finances
By
Josh Henreckson
May 21, 2024
Property insurance rates continue to be a source of unpredictability and financial stress for long-term care providers around the country, but especially in areas vulnerable to extreme weather. One particularly...
Kids’ book illustrates ‘unseen’ long-term care conversation for a new generation
By
Josh Henreckson
Apr 17, 2024
Long-term care would not be at the top of most lists of likely childrens’ book topics. But that didn’t stop author Jenny Abeling from vividly portraying the daily lives of residents and care workers...
McKnight’s a finalist in two Jesse H. Neal awards categories
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 19, 2024
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News has been named a finalist in two 2024 Jesse H. Neal Awards categories: Best Commentary and Best News Coverage.
Sweet deal: Philanthropic honey sales net more than $46,000 for Memphis-area nursing home
By
Foster Stubbs
Mar 25, 2024
What do nursing homes and beehives have in common? More than you might suspect. There is a buzz surrounding The King’s Daughters and Sons Home and it stems from a unique friendship with the beekeepers...
Closure of historic nursing home reflects sector’s increasing infrastructure problems
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 20, 2024
An unsuccessful, years-long bid to find a partner willing to finance needed capital improvements or help redevelop a historic nonprofit nursing home in South Boston will lead to its closure this summer.
Half a century and 4 million meals haven’t slowed down this long-term care culinary king
By
Josh Henreckson
Apr 10, 2024
For almost as long as there has been a Buena Vista Care Center in Santa Barbara, CA, Miguel Pulido has been there — making sure the residents of the nursing home are fed and happy.
After downsizing, Good Sam goes big with first-of-kind new campus
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 14, 2024
A little more than a year after announcing it was scaling back to focus resources in seven core states, Good Samaritan Society announced Tuesday that it was developing a new, $200 million comprehensive...
Leadership, passion for long-term care on display at 6th annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 15, 2024
Skilled nursing, senior living and home care representatives celebrated the accomplishments of dozens of professional standouts during the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Awards and Forum ceremony...
Youth-led art program creates lasting connections with nursing home residents in 5 states
By
Josh Henreckson
Mar 19, 2024
Today’s seniors and young adults may have grown up in completely different eras of music and media, but one growing program is proving that art can be a powerful bridge between generations.