Two privately held nursing home chains went public this week with smart quality and resident care initiatives. The moves are worth touting – particularly in light of the scrutiny and bad press that have...
John Erickson: Full speed ahead
By
Liza Berger
May 01, 2008
John Erickson, CEO, Erickson Retirement Communities
Rethinking resident bathing
By
Julie Williamson
May 01, 2008
It’s one of the hardest tasks for caregivers, but bathing does not have to be a chore if you focus on residents’ needs
Kindred earnings soar in first quarter
May 08, 2008
Profits at Kindred Healthcare Inc., one of the nation’s largest nursing home chains, shot up by 87% in the quarter ending March 31, 2008, to nearly $15 million, as the company performed higher than...
Nursing home stocks rise on positive outlook of proposed Medicare rule
May 05, 2008
Nursing home company shares rose on Friday following the release of a proposed government rule to cut Medicare funding in fiscal year 2009 by a net $60 million.
Must see TV
Apr 23, 2008
Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc. has new multi-dimensional HDTVs, which offer enhanced sight and sound capabilities. The new models are also lightweight, according to Mitsubishi.
Recession proof?
Apr 23, 2008
The seniors housing and care industry remained robust in the last quarter of 2007. As an example, the percentage of performing loans rose slightly to 99.5%, a new report by the National Investment Center...
Seniors housing market ends strong in 2007, NIC finds
Apr 15, 2008
The seniors housing and care industry remained robust in the last quarter of 2007. As an example, the percentage of performing loans rose slightly to 99.5%, a new report by the National Investment Center...
Information technology only works if staff is adequately trained
By
Julie Williamson
Apr 01, 2008
Developing a technologically savvy workforce is the secret to a facility’s success when it comes to upgrading systems
KCI gets LifeCell for $1.7 billion
Apr 09, 2008
Kinetic Concepts, Inc. announced that it will purchase LifeCell Corporation for $1.7 billion in cash. LifeCell makes tissue repair products for use in reconstructive, urogynecologic and orthopedic surgical...