Nursing facilities picking up the pieces after Hurricane Sandy’s wrath
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 02, 2012
Several facilities on the East Coast have lost power and the use of back-up generators
Activities: Playing by numbers
By
John Andrews
Nov 02, 2012
Activities such as Wii bowling are popular with residents in long-term care facilities, but getting a return on investment requires marketing and diligence
Things I think: Sunshine’s dream
By
Gary Tetz
Nov 01, 2012
Margaret was just one of those people. She always wore a smile and a bright yellow sweater, and staff and residents at her assisted living community called her “Sunshine.”
Smart money: Ancillary services push
By
William C. Fisher
Nov 01, 2012
The senior living industry currently has very favorable supply and demand dynamics. Occupancy is trending higher and financing avenues are opening.
LTC operators exercise caution, implement plans for Hurricane Sandy
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 30, 2012
As waves pounded the Eastern Seaboard on Monday due to Hurricane Sandy, long-term care facilities put their disaster response plans to work.
2012 Tech Awards winners announced
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 12, 2012
The inaugural edition of the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards — Connect Our World competition is in the books and the winners have been crowned. Gold, Silver and Bronze Awards were given...
60 Seconds With…Larry Minnix
Oct 01, 2012
It’s no secret that in this economy many of our members have faced financial stress. Some have faced conditions beyond their control, like opening a community at exactly the wrong time in this recession.
HUD leads in lending
By
John Andrews
Oct 01, 2012
With rock-bottom interest rates and lines out the door, public finance agencies are still underwriting scores of transactions in the skilled nursing sector.
Record salaries for top-level positions
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 01, 2012
Incremental raises earned by many long-term care workers are being eroded by increases in their own healthcare costs and shrinking bonuses, according to the nation’s largest annual survey of nursing...
It’s a whole new ballgame
By
Mary Gustafson
Oct 01, 2012
Built on the same footprint as a Baltimore sports landmark, a new Green House home draws cheers from staff and residents alike