Five Star CEO: Restructuring on track to close Jan. 1
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 07, 2019
The transaction to restructure Five Star Senior Living’s business relationship with Senior Housing Properties Trust remains on track to close on Jan. 1, Five Star CEO Katie Potter said Wednesday. In...
These jewels are priceless: ‘Smart’ earrings and necklaces could monitor seniors’ stress and heart...
By
Aaron Dorman
Feb 09, 2024
New wireless wearable tech, similar to what goes into a smartwatch, has been adapted for a “thermal earring” that monitors body temperature.
Nominations open for 2024 Pinnacle Awards program to recognize industry veterans
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 13, 2023
Nominations are now open for the second annual McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards program, recognizing industry veterans who are setting new standards, driving change, providing guidance and inspiring others...
Pinnacle Awards standard nomination deadline a week away
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 13, 2023
The standard nomination deadline for the McKnight’s Pinnacle Awards is Friday, Oct. 20 — a week away.
Chicago Methodist, Bickford earn Gold in McKnight’s Technology Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 04, 2018
Communities that use a virtual reality staff training program and a unified nurse call and wander management system are the Gold winners of the Innovator of the Year and Safety categories, respectively,...
Proposed initiative effectively would kill long-term care payroll tax program
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 06, 2024
A new initiative “cleverly framed to sound like a reasonable change” to allow people to opt out of Washington state’s long-term care insurance program would effectively kill the program and take...
Tech Awards’ final deadline is today!
Jun 28, 2023
Today is the last day to enter the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards.
McKnight’s Tech Awards deadline extended!
Jun 23, 2023
The deadline to enter the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards has been extended until Wednesday, June 28.
1 week left to enter the 2023 McKnight’s Tech Awards
Jun 16, 2023
The deadline to enter the McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Awards is a week away — Friday, June 23. Find out more here.
Some senior living operators may find Medicaid payment expansion tempting
By
John O'Connor
Nov 28, 2018
Senior living operators have historically not been involved in psychiatric care. But that soon could change. The reason: A recent Medicaid coverage expansion could lead to new business opportunities, a...