Some say four. Others say 90. But it is inarguably within the span of precious few seconds that people forge first impressions.
Companies News: REIT will invest $92,000 per bed in 14-facility deal
By
Liza Berger
Nov 30, 2005
One of the country’s largest real estate investment trusts made an acquisition last month that has reverberated throughout the skilled nursing market.
Kindred buys diverse LTC company for $125 million
By
Liza Berger
Dec 17, 2005
Provider giant Kindred Healthcare Inc. is expanding its portfolio of long-term care offerings with a $125 million acquisition of Commonwealth Communities Holdings LLC and affiliates.
Bed prices hold steady
By
Liza Berger
Apr 17, 2006
Prices paid for nursing home beds remained relatively stable last year, a new report shows.
Profile — A fresh perspective: Ron Silva, CEO, Fillmore Capital Partners
By
Liza Berger
Apr 17, 2006
Chances are good you probably haven’t heard of Ron Silva. And you’re not alone. The new owner of the former Beverly Enterprises Inc. is still a relative unknown in long-term care circles, and...
Information Technology Feature: The IT payback
By
Liza Berger
Jan 13, 2006
Providers are starting to grasp the financial benefits of information technology, from labor savings to more MDS-generated revenues.
Beverly buyer: No break-up, and we’ll buy more next year
By
Liza Berger
Jan 13, 2006
Even before he takes the reins, the new owner of Beverly Enterprises Inc. is looking ahead to more acquisitions in long-term care, including one that is as “sizeable” as the Beverly purchase...
Formation strikes gold with $1.7B Genesis buy
By
Liza Berger
Feb 07, 2007
Private equity firms continue to wheel and deal in the long-term care sector.
A joint venture of Formation Capital LLC and JER Partners last month announced the purchase of Genesis HealthCare Corp., the...
Wound care feature — Topical issues
By
Liza Berger
Aug 08, 2007
Proper skin care often comes down to good old-fashioned common sense. To avoid pressure ulcers, stick to the basics.
Profile: Tim Lukenda President, CEO, Extendicare
By
Liza Berger
May 01, 2009
Hockey has played a pivotal role in Tim Lukenda’s life. So it’s no surprise that the former college goaltender invokes sports to explain his role at Extendicare.