The power of your mind — the greatest asset or the greatest barrier
By
Martie Moore
Oct 22, 2018
Your mind can be your biggest bonus, or something that subconsciously gets in the way of success.
October seems to be shaping up as Mixed-Message Month
By
John O'Connor
Oct 22, 2018
Despite the negative numbers, capital providers are lining up to make senior care and long-term care deals, often at inflated prices that seem to be at odds with the available evidence.
Engage in SNF mythbusting
By
Jean Wendland Porter
Oct 19, 2018
We all know about the rumored, accepted and commonly used practices that relate to rehab in the skilled nursing Facility, but do we really know if they’re valid and supported by a regulation? Yes, speech...
Economist sees ‘extraordinary’ mess with Medicare, Medicaid programs
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 19, 2018
CHICAGO — Entitlement reform is sorely needed for programs such as top long-term care funders Medicare and Medicaid, a leading economist said Thursday. Gary Cohn, President Trump’s former Director...
Study: For-profit nursing home residents more likely to be diagnosed with neglect issues; AHCA calls...
By
Marty Stempniak
Oct 19, 2018
A new study indicates for-profit nursing home residents are more likely to experience neglect, but an industry group strongly disputes the findings.
NIC’s boss: This is a time of challenges, opportunities
By
John O'Connor
Oct 18, 2018
Challenging fundamentals and real opportunity define the seniors housing and care sector, according to a top industry leader. Current obstacles include low occupancy rates and staffing headaches, noted...
Getting it right: How SNF owners evaluate the decision to exit the business
By
Amy Mahone
Tim Cobb
Oct 17, 2018
Long-time holders of skilled nursing may be considering whether it’s time to sell.
Oswego Health chooses scheduling program
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 16, 2018
Oswego Health in New York has implemented ScheduleAnywhere for its nursing department’s staff scheduling, Atlas Business Solutions Inc. announced.
CCRC receives financing
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 16, 2018
HJ Sims announced that it had closed $70.4 million in financing, $14 million in subordinate financing and $69.9 million in bond underwriting for Legacy Midtown Park in Dallas.
Jones named resident care manager at Waltonwood Lake Boone
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 16, 2018
Ellen Jones, RN, has been named the resident care manager at Waltonwood Lake Boone in Raleigh, NC.