‘It’s all about a vaccine,’ says top senior care economist Mace
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James M. Berklan
Oct 06, 2020
As soon as some stability can be achieved battling the coronavirus, the senior care and housing industry will still be a good bet for investors, said the top economist for the National Investment Center...
Only 3 days left to get those winning Pinnacle Awards nominations in!
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James M. Berklan
Nov 03, 2023
You have less than three days to finish your nomination in the 2024 McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards program. The final deadline i midnight Sunday (Nov. 5),
Economic indicators rise, but staffing conditions still keeping SNFs down
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Kimberly Marselas
James M. Berklan
Apr 17, 2023
A rash of seemingly positive economic indicators issued in recent days might lead nursing home operators and owners to think the incredible operating and financial pressures of the past 18 months are finally...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Arnold Whitman
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James M. Berklan
Oct 05, 2020
Arnold Whitman is a towering figure, both figuratively and literally, in the world of skilled nursing and senior living investing. The founder, president and CEO of Formation Capital has become as well-known...
McKnight’s Online Expo offers free continuing education units for the first time
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James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2009
In this down-turned economy, when most things seem to be getting more difficult to accomplish or acquire, there is one high-quality endeavor bucking the trend: McKnight’s Online Expo.
Sabra CEO: National providers ‘can’t do it anymore’
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James M. Berklan
Sep 28, 2017
CHICAGO — It’s official: bigger is not better when it comes to investing in skilled nursing facilities. Owners should concentrate on finding smaller, nimble partners to mold into agile units with...
‘Vision’ translates into skilled nursing action at landmark conference
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James M. Berklan
Jun 22, 2022
CHICAGO — Skilled nursing and other aging services leaders made a big jump forward Tuesday with the unveiling of the Vision Centre: Leadership Development for Aging Services initiative.
Parkinson: We’ll know effects of PDPM 5 to 6 weeks in, also cautions investors
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James M. Berklan
Sep 11, 2019
The leader of the largest nursing home association in the country said Monday that it should take about six weeks to develop a clear understanding of the ramifications of a drastically overhauled Medicare...
Reach of AI, other tech will help SNFs reach seniors looking to avoid nursing homes: expert
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James M. Berklan
Mar 03, 2023
The future will bring an ongoing tug away from skilled nursing, led by rising tech in senior living and home care, an expert warned Thursday.
Parkinson warns of new ‘enormous’ business problem for nursing homes; highlights staffing-minimum...
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James M. Berklan
Mar 31, 2022
Overall clinical outcomes may be on the upswing in nursing homes, but most operators have a major new business problem to prepare for, the leader of the country’s largest provider association says.