Record use of staffing agencies, OT found as largest upswings in occupancy take place: NIC
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 19, 2021
Difficulties finding and retaining workers continue to plague long-term care operators more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest data from the National Investment Center for...
Also in the News for Friday, May 18
May 18, 2018
NIC: Nearly $1 billion in nursing care transactions dominated by private buyers in Q1 … Georgia panel examining proper response to scabies in nursing homes after disturbing death grabs headlines...
Long-term care providers increasingly turn to Uncle Sam for a mortgage
By
McKnight's Staff
Jan 31, 2013
With credit from private lenders tight, nursing homes are increasingly turning to the federal government for mortgage loans, according to a Thursday article in the Wall Street Journal.
Also in the News for Monday, March 7
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 07, 2022
SNF occupancy continued slow recovery during December: NIC … Indiana governor ends COVID-19 public health emergency for the state, enhanced Medicaid continues … New Mexico nursing homes to see additional...
SNF occupancy sees slight uptick
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Apr 08, 2016
The occupancy rate for skilled nursing facilities increased 0.1 percentage point to reach 87.4% during the first quarter of 2016, according to new data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, June 7
By
Alicia Lasek (f3)
Jun 07, 2022
NIC: Residents’ care needs have grown as staffing remains top challenge for operators … FDA: Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine effective, but heart risks a concern … U.S. cancer screenings fell 80% during...
Also in the News for Monday, June 29
Jun 29, 2020
Medicaid recipients can’t be charged for PPE, state warns … NIC survey details COVID-19’s impact across senior living, long-term care … Lawmakers ask state attorney generals to investigate nursing...
What makes this event special? Let me count (some of) the ways …
By
John O'Connor
Sep 14, 2019
Unless you have actually attended NIC conferences, it’s hard to appreciate just how unique and helpful these events are.
Also in the News for Monday, June 14
Jun 14, 2021
NIC: Occupancy rates appear to have hit bottom … Nurse who spurred complaint survey, questioned lax COVID protocols brings wrongful termination suit against nursing home company … Increased scrutiny...
Real estate: Clearer vision — Seniors housing may not be as data-rich as other real estate sectors....
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 08, 2005
Tell someone his personal gesture is “transparent” and you need to watch out for a possible uppercut to the jaw.
But comment about transparent information to somebody who might pump money into...