Care model adds meaning to lives of dementia residents
By
Kim Warchol
Dec 21, 2010
A skilled nursing facility in Creve Coeur, MO, examines the interests, routines, likes, dislikes and other personal preferences of residents with dementia.
Housing market fear doesn’t affect long-term care confidence
By
Liza Berger
Oct 01, 2007
While the rest of the housing market is gripped by credit fears, those in long-term care are staying confident.
Nursing homes often fail to report abuse, OIG report asserts
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jun 12, 2019
Abuse or neglect, including among skilled nursing facility beneficiaries, resulted in around 1 in 5 high-risk hospital emergency room Medicare claims in 2016, a new government report finds.
Here’s how you can effectively schedule rehab
By
Shelly Mesure, MS, OTR/L
Nov 14, 2011
When the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services implemented its latest rounds of new and stricter regulations, the groan was heard throughout nursing homes across the country. But, I have good news:...
Seeing Best case scenarios
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 24, 2004
Thilo Best, chairman, National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industries
Towering presence
By
John Andrews
Dec 01, 2007
Rick Miller, AHCA board chairman
Business and Marketing–How to do it… Improve leadership
May 09, 2005
The most effective way to develop your staff is by nurturing the leaders from within, as well as by seeking some from external sources. Having good leadership skills and recognizing the leaders in your...
The design dilemma
By
Julie Williamson
Jan 03, 2011
As facilities consider whether to go hospitality or homelike, many are doing a little bit of both. The effect can be comfortable spaces with a touch of luxury
How to do it … Mortgage financing
May 01, 2013
FHA-backed mortgages are becoming popular with long-term care facilities as conventional banks are increasingly uncertain about the impact healthcare reform and financing will have on providers’...
How to do it… Transportation
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 01, 2010
Running an efficient, punctual transportation system within a long-term care facility is more difficult than it might first appear.