Fixing inequities in long-term care workforce focus of new institute
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 09, 2022
National advocacy group PHI announced the launch of the Direct Care Worker Equity Institute Tuesday to address issues of racism and gender injustice in long-term care.
Most senior couples will need LTC for at least one partner: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 23, 2021
Even among the healthiest older adults, a 75% chance exists that one partner will require a significant level of long-term care as he or she ages, according to a new Healthview Services report. The data...
Gender wage gap narrows among younger workers: Pew Research Center
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 31, 2022
Women in the United States overall tend to make less money than men, but the gender wage gap is narrowing among younger workers, according to data published this week by the Pew Research Center.
Embattled SNF operator lays off almost 1,000, fights license revocation
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 01, 2021
Almost 1,000 workers at Bob Dean’s network of seven Louisiana skilled nursing facilities are out of work as the owner battles with the state’s Department of Health to reclaim his license to operate,...
Business briefs for Tuesday, April 28
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 28, 2020
Gates Construction awarded Florida assisted living project … Nashville’s Vitality Living senior community receives $28M refinancing package … Senior living operator Kisco saves $50,000 in one month...
Senior living operator agrees to $9.5M wage settlement in FLSA case
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 01, 2022
A senior living operator will pay $9.5 million to caregivers across four states who were denied wages for work done off the clock and during meal breaks. The determination follows a district court judge’s...
OSHA proposes change to recordkeeping regulation as agency works on final healthcare rule
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 06, 2022
The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is proposing amendments to its occupational injury and illness recordkeeping regulation as it works to establish a final rule meant...
As legal issues mount, nursing home operator asks court to dismiss class action lawsuit
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 16, 2021
The owner of seven Louisiana nursing homes embroiled in a class action lawsuit filed a motion in federal court Friday asking the court to di
Business briefs, June 10
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 10, 2022
SNF’s ‘Rainbow Wing’ meant to ‘ensure all residents feel comfortable and safe’ … Alaska affiliate of AHCA/NCAL changes name … Acts Retirement–Life Communities marks 50th anniversary …...
Actions & Transactions, Aug. 12
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 12, 2021
Lument closes $22.8M bond placement for construction of senior housing community in South Carolina … Cambridge Realty Capital Companies provides $12.96 HUD lean refinancing loan to refinance Alden Village...