» Four bidders have emerged as finalists to buy Griffin-American Healthcare REIT II Inc., in a transaction that could value the company at more than $3.6 billion.
A federal judge in Florida has determined that a legal case involving more than $1 billion in wrongful death and other judgments against a bankrupt nursing home company can proceed.
Handmade trouble
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 01, 2014
From double-gloving to long nails, myths and misperceptions persist when it comes to hand hygiene and washing critical touchpoints for resident care
RecoverCare and Joerns to merge in June
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 01, 2014
RecoverCare LLC will merge with Joerns Healthcare, the companies announced in April.
A new day for Sunrise
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2014
Sunrise Senior Living has promoted Chris Winkle to its top executive post. The firm’s former COO replaces Penny McIntyre, who had been on the job for less than six months.
Extendicare asks Supreme Court to decide whether nursing home arbitration agreements prevent certain...
By
Tim Mullaney
Jun 06, 2014
Extendicare Homes Inc. is seeking a Supreme Court ruling on the reach of nursing home arbitration agreements, according to news reports.
Ecolab releases cleanliness, resident care survey
Jun 03, 2014
Ecolab recently released a new survey that discusses impressions of a facility’s cleanliness.
Gemino announces $8M line of credit to CA facility
Jun 03, 2014
Gemino Healthcare Finance announced it will provide an $8 million secured revolving line of credit to Providence Group, Inc. The credit will be used to pay off debt and for working capital purposes.
Consumer advocates renew call for portable bed rail ban after deaths lead to recall
By
John Hall
May 29, 2014
A leading long-term care consumer watchdog group has renewed its call for a permanent ban of adult portable bed rails in long-term care settings. The memo from The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term...
New stability cane has built-in light
May 27, 2014
Technical Vision Inc. has targeted the long-term care market for My Mobile Light, a new stability cane that has a built-in LED light.