CareTrust REIT Inc. acquired a portfolio of two California skilled nursing facilities, along with two seniors housing properties, for $34.4 million, the company announced in August.
Sabra gains 678 new beds
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Aug 05, 2015
Sabra Health Care REIT Inc. purchased four Maryland transitional care facilities for $234 million, the company announced in late June.
Avoidable medical injuries cost almost $20 billion: report
Aug 17, 2010
Preventable medical mishaps cost the U.S. economy $19.5 billion in 2008, according to a study commissioned by the Society of Actuaries. Errors related to pressure ulcers were the most expensive, with an...
How to do it…Wound care
Feb 01, 2012
All long-term care nurses and aides need to consider themselves wound care “specialists.” It also helps if caregivers can get residents engaged in facets of their own wound care. Experts advise...
Looks do matter
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Liza Berger
Jul 01, 2008
Some say four. Others say 90. But it is inarguably within the span of precious few seconds that people forge first impressions.
Investigators rule out electrical bed as source of deadly fire
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Haymarket Media
Mar 25, 2004
Investigators analyzing causes of the fire at a Nashville nursing home that killed 15 residents last December ruled out the suspected electric bed Wednesday. All mechanical and electrical components of...
HCP lied to investors about ManorCare’s performance, fraud, lawsuit claims
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Apr 14, 2017
HCP Inc. allegedly covered up ManorCare’s financial performance and fraud allegations when communicating with shareholders, according to a class action lawsuit filed on Monday.
New brand identity launched
Apr 06, 2016
GF Health Products Inc. (“Graham-Field”) has created a new brand identity, which includes a redesigned corporate logo and rebranding of the corporate website.
FDA approves expanded label of Abilify Maintena
Aug 05, 2015
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. and Lundbeck said the FDA has approved the expanded label of Abilify Maintena® (aripiprazole) for extended-release injectable suspension.
Kinnser Software launches software solution for hospices
Nov 05, 2013
Texas-based Kinnser Software Inc., which has a home health agency software product, has debuted Kinnser Hospice™ for hospice providers.