Painted birdhouses a real tweet for these nursing home residents
By
Emma Baumgartel
Jul 14, 2021
Residents at two Virginia long-term care facilities are enjoying the sight of dozens of freshly painted birdhouses hung throughout their buildings thanks to a community effort.
Meet Kara Abdala, Rising Star honoree
By
Emma Baumgartel
Jul 09, 2021
Kara Abdala proves that persistence and creative problem-solving are keys to a well-run operation, especially in a senior living setting.
Bilingual staff at Michigan SNF help father, son reunite after 25 years
By
Emma Baumgartel
Jul 07, 2021
When Faustino Mendez arrived at SKLD Zeeland, a skilled nursing rehab facility in Zeeland, MI, in December, he had been out of contact with his family for about five years.
Meet Nadia Williams, Rising Star honoree
By
Emma Baumgartel
Jul 07, 2021
Colleagues recognize Nadia Williams for her dedication and perseverance, and her career shows why.
Meet Christiana Bonsu, Veteran VIP honoree
By
Emma Baumgartel
Jul 06, 2021
Editor’s Note: McKnight’s Long-Term Care News and McKnight’s Senior Living are profiling the McKnight’s 2021 Women of Distinction honorees daily July 6 through Aug. 6. To see the 2021 McKnight’s...
California’s 2nd largest SNF operator pays $450,000 to settle whistleblower claims
By
Emma Baumgartel
Jun 30, 2021
Plum Healthcare Group will pay $451,439 to settle a whistleblower lawsuit claiming false Medicare billing at its skilled nursing facility in San Marcos, CA, the Department of Justice announced Tuesday.
‘Together we survive’: Consultant creates original song to encourage nursing staff
By
Emma Baumgartel
Jun 23, 2021
Marquis provides program and operational services to nursing homes in New England, the Mid-Atlantic and Florida, and its employees this year turned to an original song to encourage the staff and residents...