Request granted: Nursing homes receive additional $31.2M in relief funding
By
Danielle Brown
Jan 05, 2021
Five months after providers requested additional coronavirus aid to help operators facing financial turmoil caused by the pandemic, Connecticut officials announced the state will send another $31.2 million...
Healthpeak Properties cleared in lawsuit charging it ignored fraud, misled investors
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 26, 2019
A federal judge has dismissed a class-action lawsuit that claimed Healthpeak Properties (formerly HCP Inc.) ignored billing fraud and misled investors about the nursing home chain ManorCare.
Removing SNF spaces among adaptive tactics used by successful CCRCs: report
By
Danielle Brown
May 01, 2022
Removing skilled nursing spaces should be part of wide considerations for life plan and continuing care retirement communities’ looking to succeed, says a new Ziegler report.
Ensign CEO: ‘Lessons learned’ will sustain gains as COVID takes aim again
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 30, 2021
Ensign executives are confident their operators have the tools to respond to and manage potential COVID-19 outbreaks while maintaining occupancy, as cases nationwide surge again.
Also in the News for Tuesday, Jan. 19
Jan 19, 2021
CMS’ Verma announces resignation effective Wednesday, preparations for incoming Biden administration … CMS announces final rule aimed at lowering prescription drug costs … SNFs report key information...
Also in the News for Friday, Oct. 2
Oct 02, 2020
Federal health officials stress need for LTC workers, residents to get flu vaccine … Michigan establishes care and recovery centers in shift from controversial nursing home policy … CMS releases 2021...
Also in the News for Friday, Feb. 7
Feb 06, 2020
Lawsuit claims facility didn’t do enough to protect residents from alleged serial killer … NY nursing homes can’t absorb additional Medicaid cuts, provider advocate argues … New bill seeks to address...
Omega Healthcare operators report slip in skilled occupancy following COVID-19
By
Danielle Brown
May 06, 2020
Omega Healthcare operators have seen overall occupancy decline, on average, between 3% and 6% since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, executives stated during a first-quarter earnings call Tuesday...
CareTrust’s PPE bulk order saves $2M for operators
By
Danielle Brown
May 11, 2020
CareTrust REIT was able to secure personal protective equipment for its smaller operators just as nationwide shortages started occurring amid the coronavirus pandemic — saving them $2 million in the...
The search is on again for a Genesis Healthcare CEO
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 26, 2021
Harry Wilson will be leaving his position as chief executive officer of Genesis Healthcare just seven months after he was hired to lead the post-acute care giant’s financial turnaround.