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...
Skilled nursing still a hurricane victim
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 17, 2006
Seven months after Katrina, shattered infrastructure leaves operators crippled.Talk to various nursing home people in and around New Orleans and not one expresses optimism. There is hope. And there is...
Rehabilitation Feature — Beefing up LTC
By
Liza Berger
Apr 17, 2006
Therapy is big business today. Facilities can benefit by keeping an eye on the competition, while finding a market niche.
Brookdale seals it: 41 facilities for $82.9 million
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 13, 2006
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. has completed its acquisition of Southern Assisted Living Inc. for $82.9 million.
Long-term care prices surge, assisted living, home care drive trend
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 28, 2006
Long-term care costs are rising across the board. Assisted living and home care already showed significant spikes this year, according to a new survey.
Beverly Enterprises gets new name, three-member board
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 22, 2006
Beverly Enterprises Inc. is no more. The one-time gargantuan among nursing home providers has changed its name to Golden Gate National Senior Care.
Wound Care Feature: Pressure point
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 11, 2006
The ‘shock and awe’ of stark, new guidelines on wound care have not yet hit, but providers can expect some changes.
How to do it … Electronic health records
By
Haymarket Media
Mar 11, 2006
Federal health officials are pushing for greater use of electronic health records, and they’re pumping millions of dollars into the effort. Key long-term care players in the information technology...
Laundry/Housekeeping Feature: Bugging out
By
Liza Berger
Mar 11, 2006
Infection control poses new challenges as ‘super bugs’ have begun to infiltrate facilities. But providers are fighting back.