Providers appeal to VP to investigate PPE distribution ‘failures’; Senate subcommittee holds hearing...
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 12, 2020
Providers across the country have reported they’ve received faulty personal protective equipment from the federal government. The second largest nursing home association is now calling on Vice President...
Early vaccination sped up decline in COVID infections, study in Genesis facilities finds
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 20, 2021
Nursing homes that administered shots early in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout experienced a lower rate of new infections compared to later-vaccinating sites. The results underscore the efficacy of the drugs...
Major REITs want out of the nursing home sector: report
By
McKnight's Staff
May 02, 2013
Prominent real estate investment trusts are worried about the fiscal challenges facing skilled nursing homes, and some are looking to get out of the sector, according to the Wall Street Journal.
More than 70% of nursing homes say operations unsustainable under current conditions
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 14, 2020
A vast majority of nursing home operators don’t believe they’ll be able to sustain operators for another year if current conditions caused by the public health crisis continue. That’s according to...
Welltower says it’s ‘gaining confidence’ in post-acute space
By
Marty Stempniak
Feb 14, 2019
While some landlords have significantly scaled back or squashed their involvement in skilled care, Welltower said Tuesday it’s taking a different approach.
Questions about PDPM, therapy and coding still stirring 3 months out
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 30, 2019
With exactly three months until the launch of a groundbreaking new payment methodology, many in the long-term care industry are still looking for answers to key questions about coding and therapy services...
Manor Care going private in mammoth $6.3 billion deal
By
Liza Berger
Aug 08, 2007
Continuing a trend among major long-term care players, Manor Care Inc. has opted to sell itself to a privately held company.
Nursing home on the hook for C. diff infection death, court rules
By
Marty Stempniak
Jan 25, 2019
A Massachusetts nursing home must face a medical malpractice suit for allegedly failing to diagnose one of its resident’s bacterial infections leading to his death, an appeals court ruled recently.
IRS aims to collect from ex-LTC executive
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 05, 2012
The Internal Revenue Service is attempting to recoup $8 million from a convicted former Rhode Island nursing home executive, signaling a warning to providers that they can be held liable for misdeeds.
Ruling may limit arbitration agreements
By
Elizabeth Newman
Aug 02, 2011
Nursing homes cannot use arbitration agreements to combat lawsuits related to residents’ care, the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia has ruled.