Resident satisfaction rates have improved and health survey citations are declining in skilled nursing facilities, according to a new quality of care report.
Survey: Adult day care average cost hits $61 daily
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Haymarket Media
Sep 28, 2007
Care at adult day care centers averages $61 per day, according to what is being touted as the first nationwide survey of such services.
Low wages and a lack of respect are the biggest reasons employers are having a hard time retaining and keeping nurses, according to a new industry survey.
Mental distress spikes among U.S. adults during pandemic
By
Alicia Lasek
Jun 03, 2020
Seniors responding to an April survey reported distress symptoms at rates double those of 2018. Researchers attribute the spike to turmoil caused by the pandemic.
Survey of physicians supports recognition of PALTC medicine as a specialty practice
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 08, 2021
The results highlight the “unique and specific nature of medical care provided by attending physicians across a range of PALTC settings,” concluded a task force of industry experts.
Nursing home nurses enjoying a hot salary market: survey
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 09, 2016
Pay rates for registered nurses working in skilled nursing facilities rallied in 2016, with employers awarding raises at levels not seen in years.
Nonprofit senior living margins increased by 50%, survey finds
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 17, 2014
Average operating margins increased dramatically in the last year for nonprofit senior living companies, according to a recent survey of C-suite executives.
Ants lead survey list for most challenging pest in healthcare
Jul 31, 2013
Orkin and the Association for the Healthcare Environment have released a survey that says the most challenging pests for healthcare facilities are ants, flies, roaches and bed bugs.
Survey: Poor mental health care keeping seniors at risk
Dec 14, 2012
Many Americans age 65 and older who suffer from mental health disorder do not receive treatments that meet acknowledged standards, according to results of a new survey. Conducted by the John A. Hartford...
Survey: Median nursing home administrator salary hits $80,000
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Haymarket Media
Jul 31, 2006
Nursing home administrators’ earn a nationwide median salary of $80,000 per year, according to the 29th annual Nursing Home Salary and Benefits Report. That constitutes a 4.6% increase over the 2005...