Fogg clears the air on skilled nursing ‘tailwinds’
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 26, 2023
The headwinds for skilled nursing operators are significantly more numerous than the potential tailwinds, but there are reasons for provider optimism.
In nursing homes we don’t trust
By
John O'Connor
Jun 05, 2023
The nursing home industry is anxiously waiting for the federal government to release a first-ever staffing mandate. Yet less than a month ago, the US State Department issued a visa freeze that will absolutely...
1 in 3 nursing homes fall in staffing under new CMS Five-Star rating system
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 28, 2022
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on Wednesday officially unveiled its updated Five-Star rating system on Wednesday.
Nursing homes reimagine frontline roles, seek smoother regulatory pathways
By
Kimberly Marselas
Feb 22, 2023
In the wake of a historic shortage of nurses and assistants, America’s nursing homes have been forced to get creative when it comes to hiring, scheduling and retaining workers.
Administrators and DONs at ‘breaking points’ in 2022 McKnight’s Mood of the Market
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 15, 2022
Nearly 60% of long-term care nurse leaders have seriously considered quitting their jobs in the last three months, a nearly 10-point jump since 2021, according to the fourth annual McKnight’s Mood of...
This nursing home aims to reduce agency dependence by adding housing for local staff
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jessica R. Towhey
Mar 09, 2023
A proposed nursing home in a New England resort town will feature a fairly uncommon way to attract staff: 48 units of subsidized housing on a campus shared with dozens of local elders.
Strikes expanding to new frontlines as stress grows among unexpected healthcare workers
By
Kimberly Marselas
Nov 20, 2023
Strikes like the massive one threatened by Kaiser Permanente’s California blue collar workers last month could be a sign of what’s to come for the broader healthcare sector.
Democrats push new LTC workforce bill as offset to nursing home mandate
By
Kimberly Marselas
Apr 17, 2024
Key Democratic leaders Tuesday positioned new long-term care workforce legislation as a way to support nursing homes when a first-ever staffing mandate is finalized.
In McKnight’s 2023 Mood of the Market, nursing home managers warn to pay up, be flexible to stem...
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 10, 2023
The staffing crisis in long-term care is showing signs of easing, but many building leaders still want higher pay and more flexibility in exchange for the extra work they’re putting in, according to...
Pandemic reveals opportunities to improve indoor environment for residents, staff, experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2022
Indoor air quality is one of the most significant factors in creating a healthy environment in senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities, according to panelists on a McKnight’s Online...