More Americans are being hospitalized for osteoporosis-related fractures and other injuries, according to a study by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.
Tough economic environment? Yes. But not all is lost for CCRCs in 2009
By
Michael Sandnes
Feb 02, 2009
It’s not an ideal operating climate for continuing care retirement communities. For those entities hurting financially, an effective management consultant advisory firm can help put the companies...
Mainstreet opens transitional care center in Kansas
Jan 26, 2016
Mainstreet® has opened a transitional care center in Olathe, KS, The Healthcare Resort of Olathe.
Give ’em a hand
By
Liza Berger
Aug 01, 2008
Some of the most important and underappreciated workers in long-term care are those in laundry and housekeeping
Mainstreet opens The Springs of Richmond
Jan 20, 2016
Mainstreet® and operator Trilogy Health Services have opened The Springs of Richmond, a Next Generation® development in Richmond, IN.
Use of restraints decreases from 1999 to 2006 in nursing homes, report finds
Jul 01, 2009
The percentage of long-stay nursing home residents with restraints fell from 10.7% 1999 to 6% in 2006. That is from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality’s 2008 National Healthcare Quality...
State News for June 2017
Jun 05, 2017
State drafting measures to create universal, single payer healthcare program after Canada’s example
Symphony of Chesterton opens
Feb 23, 2016
Mainstreet and Symphony Post Acute Network announced the opening of a Next Generation® property, Symphony of Chesterton.
Researchers: The earlier the hip surgery, the better
By
Haymarket Media
Apr 15, 2004
Prompt surgery for people admitted to hospitals with hip fractures has multiple benefits, researchers say.
The Big Picture: Tough times? Adjust!
By
John O'Connor
May 08, 2018
It’s hardly news that many skilled care operators are now struggling. The rehab-switcheroo windfall has apparently played itself out at many properties. Meanwhile, occupancy levels generally remain...