Ensign CEO: ‘Lessons learned’ will sustain gains as COVID takes aim again
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 30, 2021
Ensign executives are confident their operators have the tools to respond to and manage potential COVID-19 outbreaks while maintaining occupancy, as cases nationwide surge again.
HCR ManorCare in ‘active negotiations’ with several health systems
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 13, 2020
HCR ManorCare could be extending its reach to new health systems, Welltower executives revealed Thursday during a fourth-quarter earnings call.
Residents use flowers to bring joy to others
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 03, 2022
Though spring hasn’t officially sprung just yet, some Illinois long-term care residents are flowering others with joy.
‘Scary’ SNF closure trend
Jan 05, 2020
Nebraska — The closure of more than a dozen nursing homes throughout the state of Nebraska in 2019 is causing an “economic ripple effect” on nearby towns, according to community members.
BREAKING: Genesis Healthcare, CEO Wilson agree to his exit 7 months in
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 25, 2021
Post-acute care giant Genesis Healthcare is on the hunt for a new chief executive officer after announcing that Harry Wilson will end his tenure as CEO after just seven months in the role, the company...
Ensign execs tout ‘extraordinary’ third quarter results
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 31, 2019
The Ensign Group made healthy strides during the third quarter, reporting adjusted earnings of $0.55 per share — a 19.6% increase over last year.
Genesis stresses need for ongoing federal support after $60M shortfall due to pandemic
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 10, 2020
Genesis HealthCare endured $60 million in losses directly related to the coronavirus pandemic — despite receiving $64 million in federal and state relief funding during the third quarter, company executives...
BREAKING: Feds: Nursing homes must test staff, offer residents COVID-19 testing under new rules
By
James M. Berklan
Danielle Brown
Aug 25, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced sweeping regulatory changes Tuesday afternoon for nursing homes and other providers dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks.
Nursing home move-ins accelerating: NIC survey
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 19, 2020
Skilled nursing executives reported an increase in move-ins within the last month, according to a new survey by the National Investment Center for Seniors House & Care (NIC).
Nebraska nursing home closures have created ‘economic ripple effect’
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 26, 2019
The closure of more than a dozen nursing homes throughout the state of Nebraska this year are causing an “economic ripple effect” on nearby towns, community members warned.