Admissions and the multi-location trap: Don’t fall into it
By
Darren Mathis
Sep 12, 2019
Many communities with expanding portfolios continue to handle the extremely sensitive admissions process manually, on paper. Is this a problem? Yes, and here’s why.
How to mitigate risk when a resident needs a higher level of care
By
Brian McGovern
Sep 09, 2019
When a medical assessment determines that a resident needs a higher level of care, the liability risks to a senior living community increase until the resident is relocated. But what if a resident doesn’t...
A great place to work is a great place to live
By
Marilynn Duker
Aug 23, 2019
By being laser-focused on associate engagement, and by empowering our managers to do the right thing, we are confident that our culture will remain strong well into our future.
A passage to India
By
John Andrews
Aug 14, 2019
Designed to appeal to a burgeoning South Asian population in suburban Chicago,
Verandah Senior Living seeks to unify seniors who share food, culture and country.
Top 5 characteristics of the best general contractors
By
Robert Reeves
Jul 22, 2019
Your project lies in the hands of your contractor. Choose the wrong one and you can be left with a host of problems before construction even begins.
Real-life pest concerns from senior living professionals
By
Glen Ramsey, BCE
Jul 18, 2019
As a facility manager, you need to know how to handle pest issues before they can become a major problem to your residents.
How to address the issue of resident abuse in senior living
By
Jim Burke
Jul 08, 2019
Communities that sharpen their focus on policies, procedures and ongoing training will create an environment where resident abuse is an unlikely risk.
Has pop culture ruined retirement?
By
Seth Anthony
Jun 24, 2019
How does society interpret the idea of retirement? Three television shows come to mind.
Your opportunity to share and learn about technology in senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 17, 2019
Has your community used technology to improve care or operations in the past year? If yes, the 2019 McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards program is here to give your organization the opportunity...
Hall of Honor inductee shares insights
Jun 10, 2019
2019 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor inductee Stephanie Harris, CEO and principal of Arrow Senior Living, recently sat down with McKnight’s Senior Living to discuss the growing role of...