Lawmakers’ request would heap more COVID-19 data reporting on LTC providers
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 26, 2021
Nursing homes could soon be required to report their COVID-19 vaccination data to the federal government if a request from a bipartisan group of lawmakers is granted by President Joe Biden’s administration.
The maker of eyewear that allows people with color blindness to see more hues has a new line of products that address low vision and age-related eye conditions. EnChroma will premier its Lx Series at the...
Skilled nursing providers can’t remain independent; integration a ‘must,’ new leadership survey...
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 18, 2018
While skilled nursing leaders seemingly have an appetite for risk, they’re not looking to sit at the dinner table alone, according to a new poll.
Nursing home, hospital admissions for Parkinson’s patients on the rise
By
Emily Mongan
Nov 16, 2016
The number of patients with Parkinson’s disease who need long-term skilled nursing care upon hospital discharge is increasing at a “troubling” rate, according to new research out of Ireland.
Most-vulnerable SNF residents likely to become victims of sexual assault, report finds
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Apr 13, 2017
Skilled nursing facilities need to improve staff training on detecting and managing sexual assault cases in order to protect their most vulnerable residents, a new academic review asserts.
Cost of private nursing home rooms grows to $7,700 per month, Genworth survey shows
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May 11, 2016
The costs of semi-private and private nursing home rooms continued to climb from last year, insurance provider Genworth Financial said in a report released Tuesday, with a private room costing almost $8,000...
Enjoy the thrill of victory
By
John O'Connor
Jun 01, 2013
Our office has been one joyful place lately. Colleagues are excited, and the collective bliss has had nothing to do with an early start on happy hour.
Who will be pronounced the bad guy in this nursing home crime?
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 06, 2013
The news flashed across my screen and immediately I said to myself, “This type of headline could be very bad for nursing home operators … or maybe just kind of bad.”
Smart money: Ancillary services push
By
William C. Fisher
Nov 01, 2012
The senior living industry currently has very favorable supply and demand dynamics. Occupancy is trending higher and financing avenues are opening.
Assisted living: a risky business
By
Nancy Augustine and Paola DiNatale
Aug 07, 2008
While it offers many benefits, assisted living also could have many unforeseeable pitfalls, including the risk of resident eviction and the possibility of a lower than expected quality of care.