A former worker at a Portland, OR, senior living community has filed a lawsuit claiming that her employment was wrongfully terminated in part because she complained after two nooses were found hanging...
HCR ManorCare says it will contest QCP’s receivership request
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 21, 2017
HCR ManorCare said it intends to “vigorously” contest the request that Quality Care Properties made to a California state court that an independent receiver be appointed to oversee ManorCare’s...
Let’s celebrate the accomplishments of women in senior living
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 07, 2019
Women are no strangers to senior living, working at every level. Now McKnight’s has introduced a new awards program to recognize their contributions!
Sonida Senior Living makes first acquisition in 5 years amid ‘a lot of good news’
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Lois A. Bowers
May 24, 2022
Sonida Senior Living made its first acquisition in almost five years in the first quarter, when the company also experienced “a lot of good news” regarding occupancy and revenue growth, executives...
NHI, Welltower reach agreement; lawsuit could be over in April
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Lois A. Bowers
Mar 07, 2022
National Health Investors expects to drop its lawsuit against Welltower in April after 16 Holiday Retirement communities are moved to new owners, the Murfreesboro, TN-based real estate investment trust...
Retaining older workers is important, too, speaker says
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Lois A. Bowers
May 15, 2018
Many employers are focused on attracting and retaining millennials when they also should be concerned about older workers leaving their organizations, Bruce Tulgan, author and founder of management training...
Sabra to exit Enlivant joint venture as portfolio takes $164.1 million hit in quarter
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 04, 2021
Sabra Health Care REIT plans to exit a joint venture with private equity firm TPG Real Estate through which it has a 49% stake in a portfolio of 158 Enlivant senior living communities, the Irvine, CA-based...
Time of uncertainty can be time of opportunity for operators, Argentum board chair says
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Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2017
Collaboration with organizations once thought of as competitors can help turn a time of healthcare policy uncertainty into a time of opportunity for senior living, Argentum Board of Directors Chairman...
AlerisLife names interim CEO to replace Katie Potter, begins operational review
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2022
AlerisLife (formerly Five Star Senior Living) announced Monday morning that Katie Potter has resigned as president and CEO and that Chief Financial Officer Jeff Leer has been appointed to succeed her on...
Effort would add ‘residents’ bill of rights’ to Florida constitution
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 22, 2018
The man behind a proposal that would add a “Nursing Home and Assisted Living Facility Residents’ Bill of Rights” to the Florida constitution says it is an effort to “establish a...