Occupancy growth points to 2021 rebound, but too many unknowns to forecast outright stabilization
By
Danielle Brown
May 07, 2021
A lot still remains unknown on if and how quick pre-pandemic occupancy levels will return for skilled nursing operators despite the measure showing signs of stabilization to start the year.
Hi, Mom!: Residents reunite with children for first time in over a year ahead of Mother’s Day
By
Danielle Brown
May 05, 2021
Many mothers and grandmothers are reuniting with their loved ones for the first in over a year — just in time for Mother’s Day. Numerous happy scenes are being played out in long-term care facilities...
CMS let the cat out of the bag, but it’s managed care that’s ready to pounce
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 05, 2021
If you work with managed care (and who doesn’t anymore), chances are pretty good you’re already on a collision course that’s been accelerated lately
Providers see slight increase in COVID vaccine uptake among staff
By
Danielle Brown
May 04, 2021
Long-term care staffers are increasingly opening up to the COVID-19 vaccines, according to the latest insights from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC).
Renovations roll on through COVID-19
By
Larry Slatky
May 03, 2021
Here at Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, we had no idea when our $80 million renovation project began that we would soon need every resource our new facility provided to face obstacles imposed...
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.
Bridges over people?
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2021
In case you are wondering what $2 trillion buys these days, here’s one apparent answer from President Joe Biden: An infrastructure and climate change package, plus various sweeteners. The latter includes...
Josy Dusabe: Speaking the language
By
Amy Novotney
May 01, 2021
Josy Dusabe, R.N., Director of Clinical Excellence, Vincentian Collaborative System
Welltower chief calls $880M agreement with Genesis ‘mutually beneficial’ for companies’ shareholders
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 30, 2021
Welltower executives believe its $880 million agreement with Genesis HealthCare will work out favorably for both companies in their efforts toward post-COVID recovery.
Erickson unveils $3 billion expansion strategy, new branding
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 28, 2021
Erickson Living is changing its name to Erickson Senior Living and rolling out a new logo as part of a strategy that will see almost $3 billion in development and construction over the next five years....