Sabra optimistic about skilled nursing, despite $77M first quarter loss
By
Marty Stempniak
May 10, 2019
Skilled nursing landlord Sabra Health Care posted a more than $77 million loss for the first quarter of 2019, stemming partly from its dealings with a troubled operator. But company officials said they...
Public complaints emerge, even as nursing homes exceed hurricane requirements
By
Joe Bush
Oct 14, 2022
In the wake of Hurricane Ian’s devastation and the safe evacuations of thousands of long-term care residents, the Orlando Sentinel this week reported anonymous complaints about post-storm’ conditions...
Hurricane Sandy delivered a wallop – and a troubling reminder about life’s uncertainties
By
John O'Connor
Nov 05, 2012
We humans tend to be creatures of habit. Most of us like to develop daily routines and stick with them. This approach has its benefits. It saves a lot of time that would otherwise be wasted sorting out...
Fast-acting staff reduced death toll at nursing homes struck by tornadoes
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 14, 2021
The quick thinking by a 57-year-old licensed practical nurse and her co-workers at an Arkansas nursing home during a deadly tornado Friday night likely saved the lives of dozens of residents, leaders said.
Nursing home preparations in overdrive after deadly hurricane season
By
Marty Stempniak
Jul 24, 2018
Thousands of healthcare providers are in full-scale prep mode as the one-year anniversary of a storm that led to the deaths of a dozen residents at one Florida nursing home quickly approaches.
Operators are not ‘blasé’ about negative stories
By
Michael Wylie
Aug 08, 2018
Rather than putting the burden on skilled nursing providers, I challenge the news media, along with other institutions, to be fair and accurate, and report the good news, too.
Also in the News for Friday, July 9
Jul 09, 2021
Trinity Health announces COVID vaccine requirement for all employees … Ohio providers push for increased Medicaid payments to solve staffing issues … Florida nursing homes pass generator test ahead...
The thick of hurricane season
By
Betty Norman
Jul 22, 2015
Hurricane season began in June but, historically, the biggest hurricane threat in the United States is from August through September.
Severely mentally ill residents: A ‘perfect storm’ creates a SNF wave
By
Eleanor Feldman Barbera, Ph.D.
Jan 15, 2019
The severely mentally ill population is increasing in skilled nursing facilities and action is needed. This explores the impact of this change and strategies to manage care.
Pittsburgh nursing homes under fire may close if bankruptcy sale is blocked
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 12, 2024
A group of four nursing homes could face permanent closure if approval for a pending sale is denied. The facilities’ owners have already found a buyer as part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization,...