Small businesses in dire straits, CEOs warn Congress
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 04, 2020
Nearly 100 current and former CEOs of companies both large and small sent a letter to congressional leaders Monday pressing them for additional, longer-term support for small businesses.
Boutique dining service starts up in life plan communities segment
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 05, 2021
With financial backing from Elinor North America, start-up Culinesse is broadening its ambition to serve up culinary feasts in the life plan community segment of senior living.
Bickford, Kendal continue senior living expansion into home care
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 04, 2021
Two senior living providers announced expansions into home care on Thursday.
Recent case a reminder to call police if criminal conduct against a resident is suspected
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 18, 2022
A recent case in California is a reminder that any long-term care facility administrator suspecting abuse or “any type of criminal activity” should call the police immediately, regardless of the state...
Healthcare industry leads the list of weakest passwords, security breaches
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 25, 2022
The healthcare industry leads the list of most breached sectors with some of the weakest passwords out there, according to a recent study by proprietary password manager NordPass.
Capital Senior Living lost $36 million last year; COVID-19 costs won’t help
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 01, 2020
2019 was a reset year for Dallas-based Capital Senior Living as the company focused on strengthening fundamentals and preparing for long-term success, according to President and CEO Kimberly Lody, who...
Long-term inflation threatens life plan community margins
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 27, 2022
Life plan communities can weather the challenges brought about by inflation for now, but long-term inflation stretching into next year would pressure margins, according to Fitch Ratings.
American House enters Tennessee market with 13 former Eclipse properties
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 05, 2022
Southfield, MI-based American House Senior Living Communities entered the Tennessee market this week with a management agreement for 13 Ventas-owned properties formerly managed by Eclipse Senior Living.
COVID-19 roundup: Stocks up after emergency efforts to buffer pandemic fallout; NIC economist declares...
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 20, 2020
U.S. stocks closed higher Thursday after central banks around the world rolled out several emergency measures designed to lessen the economic fallout stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Between Wednesday...
Small-business owners could face challenges related to PPP loan forgiveness
By
Amy Novotney
May 06, 2020
The Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program has been plagued by technical glitches and complaints of misallocated funds, but many experts say the biggest challenges may come when...