“The vast majority” of members of the Alliance for Quality Long Term Care are still planning to withdraw from the American Health Care Association, an alliance spokesman said Tuesday. A pullout...
FDA recalls mouthwash used in LTC facilities
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Haymarket Media
Aug 31, 2005
Carrington Labs of Irving, TX, and Medline Industries Inc. of Mundelein, IL, issued a recall of Alcohol-Free Mouthwash and Hygiene Kits containing mouthwash because of possible bacterial contamination.
AHCA names Yarwood interim CEO
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Haymarket Media
Aug 30, 2005
Bruce Yarwood, chief legislative counsel for the American Health Care Association, has been named interim president and CEO, the organization announced yesterday. The move ends Hal Daub’s tenure...
Report: Housing for seniors grows at modest pace in U.S.
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Haymarket Media
Aug 29, 2005
Construction of seniors housing is taking place at a pace similar to last year’s, a new report says.
Nursing home bidder raises offer for Beverly to $1.9 billion
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Haymarket Media
Aug 25, 2005
Nursing home chain North American Senior Care has taken the lead again in the running for ownership of Beverly Enterprises Inc. North American raised its bid to $13 per share.
**SPECIAL UPDATE** Beverly sold to North American Senior Care for $1.9 billion
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Haymarket Media
Aug 17, 2005
Nursing home giant Beverly Enterprises Inc. announced this morning that it had agreed to be bought by North American Senior Care for $1.9 billion in cash.
Medicare anyone? Operator offers its own coverage
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Haymarket Media
Aug 12, 2005
A company that operates retirement communities is setting up its own Medicare plan for residents.
Furnishings: Just like home–As baby boomers inch closer to the market, providers are stepping it...
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Liza Berger
Aug 08, 2005
The chairs are bright and welcoming, the beds simple yet stylish. The uniquely patterned carpet ties the surrounding colors together.
A typical upscale hotel room? Try again. The scene could be taken from...
Improved data luring investors into sector
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James M. Berklan
Aug 08, 2005
There’s been no better time in recent history to buy or finance a long-term care facility, according to experts. That’s good news for providers.
Real estate: Clearer vision — Seniors housing may not be as data-rich as other real estate sectors....
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James M. Berklan
Aug 08, 2005
Tell someone his personal gesture is “transparent” and you need to watch out for a possible uppercut to the jaw.
But comment about transparent information to somebody who might pump money into...