Pandemic a good opportunity for SNFs to prove their importance: Matros
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 30, 2020
Census pressure and uncertainties caused by COVID-19 continue to threaten the nursing home industry. But at least one major real estate investment trust CEO sees this period as a time of good opportunity...
Michigan merger would create senior living top 75 organization
By
James M. Berklan
Sep 04, 2018
United Methodist Communities and Porter Hills have announced plans to consider joint governance and leadership, which could lead to a $150 million company serving seniors in 22 Michigan counties.
Lynn Hood to receive 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 12, 2024
Lynn Hood, a long-term care executive well-known for answering the call to act under emergency conditions in addition to being a champion of employees, has been chosen as this year’s Lifetime Achievement...
Meet JoAnne Reifsnyder, Hall of Honor inductee
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 17, 2020
JoAnne Reifsnyder, executive vice president, clinical operations, and chief nursing officer, Genesis HealthCare, Kennett Square, PA, is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: George Hager
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 15, 2020
George Hager has brought an astute blend of strategic and tactical skills to his job as the top exec of the largest largest nursing home operator in the United States.
Ignite Medical Resorts continues growth burst, expands into 7th state
By
James M. Berklan
Nov 01, 2023
Ignite Medical Resorts completed the acquisition of two northwest Indiana skilled nursing facilities Tuesday, swelling its total holdings to 21.
Staffing, drugs, bullies top senior living challenges
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 09, 2018
Senior living operators and association officials discussed major trends facing operators Monday at the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living convention, and it didn’t...
Mary Ousley named McKnight’s Women of Distinction 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award winner
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 11, 2021
Mary Ousley, chief strategy officer for long-term care giant PruittHealth and a past chair of the American Health Care Association, has been chosen as this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner in...
Longevity-Humana partnership announces joint venture with 27 Touchstone communities in Texas
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 16, 2023
Longevity Health Plan and Humana Inc. have announced that their managed care partnership has picked up speed with a new caregiving collaboration with Touchstone Communities. They have formed an Independent...