Motown receives its first new nursing home since the 1980s. Private rooms lend a homelike touch to the renovated hospital space
SEIU criticizes Manor Care for undermining SCHIP
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Haymarket Media
Aug 17, 2007
The newly formed healthcare branch of the Service Employees International Union delivered a stern statement to the prospective owner of Manor Care Inc. on Thursday. It discouraged the company from running...
FTC approves Manor Care purchase
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Haymarket Media
Aug 16, 2007
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission gave the go-ahead for private equity firm Carlyle Group to purchase nursing home group Manor Care Inc. for $4.9 billion. Antitrust authorities said in an FTC notice that...
Candidates ‘work’ to earn labor’s support
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Haymarket Media
Aug 10, 2007
In what is now a rite of passage, several presidential candidates are cleaning, mopping floors and performing other low-level job tasks to establish their credibility with the labor crowd.
Manor Care going private in mammoth $6.3 billion deal
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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.
Opinion — THE BIGPICTURE: Manor Care and the future
Aug 08, 2007
More than a few heads were scratched when Carlyle Group announced plans to spend $6.3 billion for HCR Manor Care Inc.
Wound care feature — Topical issues
By
Liza Berger
Aug 08, 2007
Proper skin care often comes down to good old-fashioned common sense. To avoid pressure ulcers, stick to the basics.
Sunrise board mulls company sale
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Haymarket Media
Jul 27, 2007
Assisted living giant Sunrise Senior Living Inc. said Wednesday its board is exploring strategic alternatives, which include a possible company sale.
Lawmakers revisit sprinkler legislation
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 06, 2007
Nearly 1 in 5 nursing homes might find themselves shopping for sprinkler systems as a result of a new push from federal lawmakers.
Transportation feature — Riding high
By
Julie Williamson
Jul 06, 2007
Access to reliable, safe vehicles can boost your facility’s image – and improve the quality of life for your residents.