Sabra terminates leases with Senior Care Centers; ‘I’m not happy about it,’ CEO says
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 07, 2018
Sabra Health Care is cutting ties with its largest operator and selling 36 skilled nursing facilities.
Changes must be made to nursing home ratings to better depict patient safety: Study
By
Marty Stempniak
Nov 06, 2018
The standard measure for capturing quality at nursing homes does not paint an accurate picture of patient safety, and changes are needed to aid residents in their decision making.
Staffing emphasized more in new nursing home rankings from U.S. News and World Report
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 30, 2018
U.S. News & World Report today unveiled its rankings of the nation’s best nursing homes, with 2,975 earning top honors.
EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT: Larry Minnix’s 12 secrets to successful aging
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 29, 2018
Retired LeadingAge President and CEO Larry Minnix has published his first book, an inspirational self-help volume for people of all walks of life, “Hallowed Ground: Stories of Successful Aging.” Reprinted...
Limit on immigrant visas would hurt nursing homes, LeadingAge says
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 24, 2018
Skilled nursing providers and hospitals are teaming up to oppose a legislative change they say would only exacerbate the healthcare industry’s staffing issues.
Prost! Nursing home celebrates Oktoberfest with residents
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 17, 2018
It would be tough taking a busload of nursing home residents to Munich, Germany, so one provider decided to bring Oktoberfest to its own facility last week instead.
Optimism increasing among skilled nursing CFOs, though Medicare Advantage a source of headaches
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 16, 2018
The majority of skilled nursing chief financial officers are more optimistic than last year about their ability to compete. But Medicare Advantage — and a few other factors — are dark spots in their...
Provider tries everything from diaper giveaways to car-purchasing program to boost its staffing ranks
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 08, 2018
A provider with almost 1,000 skilled nursing and short-term rehab beds has struck recruiting gold by tapping into some unusual methods to bolster its nursing workforce.
LTC provider helps employees with housing to boost recruiting efforts
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 05, 2018
Not every nursing home wants to become its employees’ landlord, but a Canadian facility is branching out in an effort to boost recruitment.
U.S. News tweaking its nursing home ratings system, will focus more on quality of care and staffing
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 04, 2018
A switch is coming soon to how U.S. News and World Report publishes its much-viewed nursing home ratings.