Ukrainian refugees could find support, employment at U.S. long-term care facilities
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 18, 2022
Refugees from Ukraine could find a career path in the U.S. long-term care industry. The American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living is working with the International Rescue Committee...
Increased tariffs on Canadian lumber adds ‘level of uncertainty’ to senior housing construction
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 06, 2021
The U.S. Department of Commerce last month nearly doubled tariffs on lumber imported from Canada from 8.9% to 17.9%, which will constrain U.S. supply chains and increase construction costs for senior housing...
Long-term view of seniors housing remains positive: report
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Amy Novotney
Jun 08, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to take a toll on seniors housing demand and profitability, a new global report from PGIM Real Estate ultimately makes the case for optimism in the sector.
Employer faces ADA lawsuit even though it has no proof that employee has medical condition
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 22, 2022
A Pennsylvania long-term care provider is facing a lawsuit under the Americans with Disabilities Act even though the plaintiff, a fired employee, may not have a qualifying medical condition.
Private equity ownership of nursing homes under federal investigation
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Kimberly Marselas
Apr 15, 2022
The federal government’s focus on private equity ownership in nursing homes is just a “red herring” for lawmakers, one leader said after the launch of a new probe into the matter.
More than half of senior living executives expect a permanent increase in expenses due to COVID-19: survey
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Amy Novotney
Sep 21, 2020
Every aspect of the senior housing sector has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many executives and investors with a less favorable short-term view of the industry than in past years. That’s...
COVID-19 ushers in new construction realities
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Amy Novotney
Sep 11, 2020
More than six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, flexibility and planning for the unexpected top the list of necessities when it comes to undergoing construction projects within seniors housing. That’s...
Residents an obvious target for financial scammers: expert
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Amy Novotney
Jun 17, 2020
In any given year, the FBI estimates that millions of U.S. older adults are defrauded to the tune of approximately $3 billion. Further, just one in 44 of those cases are ever reported, according to the...
Long-term care staffing agency to pay $7.2 million in back wages, damages after federal court ruling
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 31, 2022
Virginia staffing agency that serves long-term care providers will pay more than $7.2 million in back wages and damages after intentionally violating federal laws and denying 1,105 certified nursing aides,...
‘Hawkish’ Federal Reserve rate hike ‘surprising,’ Marcus & Millichap exec says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 22, 2022
The Federal Reserve took a “hawkish” stance last week with its 1.5% rate hike, and the 75-basis-point increase was “surprising,” John Chang, vice president and director of research services at...