Invesque to shed eight SNFs at reduced price as NOI increases
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 12, 2023
Invesque will finalize its sale of eight Illinois skilled nursing facilities leased to SymCare by the end of the second quarter, settling for $4 million less than originally announced.
60 Seconds with … Adam Dean, PhD
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 07, 2023
Q: Your latest research linked nursing home union representation to a 3.2% relative reduction in nurse staff turnover. What factors are at play?
Anemia linked to elevated dementia, Alzheimer’s risks
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 13, 2023
Analyzing bloodwork for anemia could be critical in helping people assess their risks for dementia and/or Alzheimer’s.
State lawmakers consider cutting CNA training hours, hiking Medicaid pay to address staffing woes
By
Joe Bush
Nov 14, 2022
Raising state Medicaid pay rates and financial support for nursing homes and greater accountability for supplemental staffing agencies are getting a hard look from the Kansas legislature and provider advocacy...
Supreme Court declines to hear appeal from former nursing home mogul Esformes
By
Josh Henreckson
Dec 12, 2023
The US Supreme court has rejected the appeal of Phillip Esformes, clearing the path for his continued prosecution on six counts related to a massive nursing home fraud scheme.
Disparities plagued care for older adults of color during pandemic, report finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Aug 11, 2023
Disparities plagued care for older adults of color during pandemic, report finds
People with dementia, caregivers deal with stigma, care access issues
By
Kristen Fischer
Jul 28, 2023
Social stigma is still getting in the way of life for people with dementia and those who care for them.
60 Seconds with … Jasmine Travers, PhD, RN
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 10, 2023
You recently studied the impact of the COVID-era Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, on nursing homes. What did you find?
NY brings fresh allegations of a for-profit nursing home “pocketing” Medicaid funds
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Jun 13, 2023
New York’s attorney general wants a state court to force the owners of a Syracuse nursing home to answer questions about “pocketing” $37.6 million in government funding.
‘Huge help’ as state allows CNAs to take exam in Spanish, Chinese
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 17, 2023
A simple change to the way states administer their certified nurse aide exams could easily open the doors to hundreds of new job candidates, providers said as Massachusetts leaders took action