Skilled nursing facilities are at risk for falling into negative revenue margins, analysis reveals
Dec 07, 2011
Nursing homes could be pushed into negative margins if Congress passes proposed end-of-the-year legislation, a new analysis finds. Skilled nursing facilities, many of which are already struggling to stay...
Seeing the future of long-term care in 2023
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 02, 2022
McKnight’s Long-Term Care News is asking skilled nursing administrators, assistant administrators, C-suiters, nursing directors and other top nurse managers to take part in our quick “Outlook 2023”...
Outlook 2024: ‘Glimmer of hope’ amid financial strain, merger uncertainty
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jan 09, 2024
Far fewer nursing home owners and administrators see a definite sale or merger in 2024, but that could easily change as financial and operational uncertainty continue to dog the sector’s decision-makers.
LTC Properties upbeat as occupancy levels nudge back up, environment ‘favors’ REITs
By
Jessica R. Towhey
Oct 30, 2023
LTC Properties’ conservative investment approach paid off in the third quarter as the company’s top executive said the real estate investment trust’s skilled nursing occupancy resumed its upward...
Healthcare workers have most in-demand jobs, report finds
By
May 30, 2017
Healthcare positions hold eight of the top 10 highest-demand and fastest-growing professions, according to a report released last week.
Job growth in the forecast for healthcare
By
Mary Gustafson
Mar 01, 2012
Everything is coming up roses for people pursuing jobs in the healthcare industry, according to a new batch of statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Senior interior design firm releases furnishings line
Nov 25, 2014
The studioSIX5 Collection has released its third line of furniture and flooring specifically designed to meet the needs of seniors.
Outlook for life plan communities’ skilled nursing units ‘deteriorating’, Fitch says
By
Joe Bush
Dec 07, 2022
Ongoing and future challenges could stall recovery of skilled nursing facilities operating as part of life plan communities, which also face broader threats in 2023.
CBO: Federal health spending to slow over next decade
By
McKnight's Staff
Aug 23, 2012
Government outlays for Medicare will add up to 3.7% of the gross domestic product in 2013, rising only to 4.3% of the GDP by 2022, the CBO predicts.
Recession would add to ‘deteriorating’ CCRC outlook: Fitch
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 19, 2023
A possible recession is looming around the corner and could spell trouble for continuing care retirement / life plan communities, according to a report released Monday by Fitch Ratings.