Nursing home incorporates elements of Asian culture into the design of its remodeling efforts to make it feel more like home
Major chains breaking with AHCA
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 25, 2005
Leaders of the nation’s largest nursing home association say they are planning “dramatic” organizational changes in response to the possible withdrawal of 15 national chains. The chains,...
Kentucky nursing homes use $750K in penalty dollars to stage series of ambitious plays with residents
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 14, 2019
An ambitious year-long effort to elevate nursing home programming, and the lives of Kentucky residents, is coming to fruition in a little over a week.
21st century makeover: New York’s United Hebrew Geriatric Center celebrates the opening of the...
By
Brett Bakshis
Jun 01, 2009
On its 90th anniversary, a New York facility remodels an outdated building and builds a wing, carefully melding the old with the new
A room with a view
By
Mary Gustafson
Jun 05, 2012
Developers of the Households at Levindale show they knew how to see things differently when designing their skilled nursing facility.
Staff infections a concern
By
Julie Williamson
Nov 29, 2004
Many caregivers put themselves at risk for workplace injuries,
or worse. Personal infection control measures are helping.
Incorporating hospitality into long-term care demands blending style with substance
By
Sloan Bentley
Jan 19, 2010
The hospitality industry has a lot of good advice to offer long-term care communities. But it’s important for communities to remember not to sacrifice substance for style.
Future shock
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2008
Historically, those in need of seniors housing and care options had but one real choice: nursing homes. But market changes and policy shifts have collectively reduced the role of nursing care as the nation’s...
Threat to Medicare pay
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2015
Believe it or not, there exists a tiny sliver of skilled care facilities that do not receive Medicare funds. And a few other operators have never encountered billing issues with Uncle Sam. Members of this...
Providers must ramp-up staff competency, fortify partnerships to reduce readmissions, expert says
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Jul 18, 2017
Providers must take a long look at their staff members’ competencies and how they communicate with acute-care partners to survive amid a regulatory environment that’s constantly ramping up...