CA facilities slapped with $3 million in labor violations fines, workers slept on sofa in garage
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 03, 2014
Four assisted living facilities in the San Francisco Bay area are facing a total of $3 million in fines for how they allegedly treated and paid workers, California authorities announced Thursday.
Rio named EVP at LaSalle Group
Oct 30, 2014
Christopher Rio has been named Executive Vice President — Management at the LaSalle Group. In this capacity, he will lead the company’s management division, Constant Care Family Management.
Protein wafers help nursing home residents gain weight, fight pressure ulcers and diarrhea
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 29, 2014
Easy-to-chew protein wafers can help nursing home residents gain weight and reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers and diarrhea, according to findings recently published in Age and Ageing.
Bertlesmann buys Relias Learning
Oct 28, 2014
Bertelsmann, a media company based in Germany, said last week it is buying Relias Learning from its current owners, Vista Equity Partners and LLR Partners.
SwimEx debuts Triton Pool
Oct 28, 2014
SwimEx Inc. has announced the Triton, the newest member of its line of fitness and therapy pools. It is available for the commercial and residential markets.
Oak Grove Capital closes two loans
Oct 28, 2014
Oak Grove Capital announced that it had closed two loans for seniors housing facilities totaling $12.8 million last month.
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Oct 24, 2014
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A small team of workers responds best in emergencies, expert says
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 23, 2014
Long-term care providers should consider a “flat” crisis management approach that relies on a core group of staff members, experts advised Wednesday at the LeadingAge annual conference.
Nonprofit providers face alarming market forces, must rally, LeadingAge chairman says
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 22, 2014
Nonprofit long-term care providers must work together to address alarming trends, or their market share could plummet and the sector as a whole could falter, LeadingAge Chairman David Gehm told association...
Ziegler announces closing of bond for Buckingham Senior Living
Oct 21, 2014
Ziegler has announced the closing of an $18.6 million bond for Buckingham Senior Living Community Inc. Senior Quality Lifestyles Corporation, a Texas not-for-profit organization, serves as the sole corporate...