Current use, and perhaps misuse, of Five-Star Nursing Home Ratings place significant emphasis on achieving a three-star overall rating, which requires stable performance in survey, staffing and quality....
Proficiency matters
By
Steven Littlehale
Mar 04, 2016
An admired colleague once said, “If you want me to be proficient in caring for a specific type of patient, I can … just give me a lot of them.”
Charitable thoughts
By
William C. Fisher
Jan 02, 2013
As we look ahead into 2013 for senior living finances, a very brief review of donations to nonprofits might prove helpful.
Inaction may seal our fate
By
Gary Tetz
Aug 01, 2012
The 4th of July is usually a really great time to feel warmly about America. But after watching my dog driven insane by a barrage of exploding devices, my patriotism has ebbed.
My Mayan grandmother
By
Gary Tetz
Jul 02, 2012
So here we are, halfway through a brand new year — and what a topsy-turvy time it’s already been. I just wish my Mayan grandmother could have lived to see it.
You must see the future
By
William C. Fisher
May 01, 2012
Nonprofit community “Type A” contracts require the organization to offer extensive life care services. This may include a refundable portion of the entrance fee to the resident’s estate...
Smart money: Still spooked? (Part II)
By
William C. Fisher
Nov 01, 2011
By William C. Fisher, President, Investment Advisory Group LLC
Smart Money: It’s time to take risks
By
William C. Fisher
Jan 03, 2011
William C. Fisher, President, Investment Advisory Group LLC
Smart Money: effective methods for cutting long-term care expenses
Mar 01, 2010
The top concern these days for senior living CFOs is getting the budget in order.
Smart Money: What are you doing with your investments?
Sep 01, 2009
The stock market rally that began in early March has been fueled by a string of evidence indicating that credit conditions are improving and the economy is stabilizing, or at least poised to recover.