Once at the edge of closure, nation’s second-largest nursing home earns Medicare recertification
By
Josh Henreckson
Jun 21, 2024
After fighting for years to improve its care quality and avoid closure, one of the nation’s largest nursing homes has achieved Medicare recertification — clearing a vital final hurdle for its future...
Dementia-friendly ways to worship
By
Tim Mullaney
Mar 01, 2014
After chaplain Alex Treitler began leading services for people with dementia, he quickly realized things weren’t going well. He says those with dementia found it hard to engage with the “traditional...
Coro Health debuts mobile app
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jul 10, 2013
A new mobile app from Coro Health allows users to access religious texts or prayers.
AOD recognized by IBM
Jun 29, 2010
IBM Retail Store Solutions announced that Answers On Demand has won its Market Growth Achievement Award. AOD Software resells the IBM Point of Sale line of hardware in conjunction with its own AnswersElite...
Group receives financing for SNF renovation
Feb 14, 2017
Monticello Asset Management LLC has provided $9 million in first lien debt financing to Greenery Realty Group to acquire and renovate a skilled nursing facility. The facility is in Canonsburg, PA, outside...
Flag day comes early
By
McKnight's Staff
May 01, 2013
Activities Director Pat Roza didn’t go to a big box store to replace the tattered American flag at the 62-bed Elant at Wappingers Falls nursing home in Wappingers Falls, NY. Instead, she called her...
Where’s the indignation been from providers?
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 05, 2017
Finally. That was my immediate, silent reaction when I received the email from a top long-term care provider.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Lynne Katzmann, Ph.D
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 31, 2020
Juniper Communities’ founder, President and CEO Lynn Katzmann, Ph.D., shared a wild-sounding idea with attendees at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care Fall Conference in 2015:...
SNF owner billed Medicaid $2 million for unallowable, personal expenses, audit finds
By
Sep 22, 2016
A Tennessee nursing home owner allegedly billed Medicaid more than $2 million in non-allowable expenses, including hundreds of thousands of dollars on personal shopping trips and entertainment.
Libman promotes disinfecting products
Jan 27, 2015
The Libman Company offers antibacterial and other disinfecting items for providers fighting cold and flu season.