With mandates and more, is an LTC exodus still in store?
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 01, 2021
Operators are clamoring for more workers and policies that will help keep the doors open.
Dry powder vs. powder keg
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 01, 2021
Minor occupancy gains, inflation fears could ignite, making 2021 an ideal time to buy or sell skilled nursing assets. Will occupancy, labor and interest rate worries inhibit the optimism?
Flying blind with infection control
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 01, 2021
The need for infection preventionists has never been greater, but long-term care providers remain in the dark as to how and when they will need to fit new federally imposed criteria.
Analysis: A New Year, a new chapter in COVID-19 struggle
By
Liza Berger
Feb 01, 2021
2021 offers opportunities to help long-term care better fight virus, transform itself.
Analysis: A serious casualty of COVID-19: staffing
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2020
The pandemic has hammered long-term care on numerous operational fronts, from testing the field’s infection control capabilities to influencing occupancy rates. One of the hardest-hit areas has been...
Analysis: The fate of the COVID-19 blanket waiver
By
Liza Berger
Jun 01, 2020
When this pandemic ends, does that mean the relaxation of so many rules will, too?
Analysis: Providers push for 2020 lift of CNA lockout
By
Liza Berger
Mar 02, 2020
Other legislative priorities this year include reauthorization of the Elder Justice Act.
Salaries for admins near $107k, DONs $93k
By
Liza Berger
Oct 06, 2017
By most indications, the U.S. economy is humming along, following years of recession and recovery. That robustness has had a lopsided effect on nursing homes, leading to increased competition for certain...
Admins’ pay rises to $102K, DONs’ up to $90K
By
Liza Berger
Nov 05, 2016
The long-term care field is showing signs of robust health. For the first time since the recession hit eight years ago, it is offering strong pay increases across the board — from certified nursing assistants...
New staffing rules redux
By
Steven Littlehale
Jun 05, 2015
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ proposed rule for skilled nursing facilities in fiscal 2016 contains some “must read” information about new staff reporting requirements.