Editor’s desk: not everyone is upset with the new nursing home five-star rating system
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2009
The first-ever public rating system for nursing homes has kept up its ability to get people talking. And calculating. And writing letters. And scratching their heads.
Manganos’ verdict hardly a bright shining moment
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2007
Exactly six months ago in this space I wrote that the trial of Sal and Mabel Mangano could turn out to be an excellent opportunity for them, and nursing homes in general, to shine. Dire circumstances often...