Ensign first-quarter results ‘particularly impressive,’ CEO says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 28, 2023
The Ensign Group’s “locally driven strategy led to improvement in occupancies, skilled revenue, skilled days and managed care revenues,” CEO Barry Port said during Thursday’s earnings call. “The...
Genworth launches first LTC insurance plan in 5 years as Washington state residents consider ‘crazy’...
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 12, 2024
The one-year anniversary of the effective date of Washington’s first-in-the nation mandatory, tax-based long-term care insurance program passed on July 1, but voters will have the opportunity to...
Silver Springs receives 3-year re-accreditation from CARF
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 10, 2024
Independent, not-for-profit accreditation firm CARF International has re-accredited Silver Springs, an active retirement community owned and operated by Senior Resource Group, for three years.
As LGBTQ+ population increases in senior living, so must provider inclusivity actions
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 08, 2024
LGBTQ+ older adults are one of the fastest emerging populations in senior living, presenting both opportunities and challenges for providers, according to a legal expert.
‘Slow and steady’ wins the race as Sabra reports ‘encouraging’ operating trends
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 09, 2023
Increasing occupancy and declining labor expenses are leading to promising operating trends for Sabra Health Care REIT, according to CEO, President and Chair Rick Matros.
Tragedy prompts senior living company to develop mental health awareness in staff
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 15, 2023
Shortly after acquiring a Florida senior living campus, LifeStar Living was faced with the death of a resident by suicide. Looking back, a company executive said, the tragedy was a catalyst for the firm...
Labor management, rate increases help drive 6th consecutive quarter of growth for Sonida
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 15, 2022
The senior living operating environment continues to be challenged, but Sonida Senior Living executives attribute the company’s sixth consecutive quarter of occupancy and revenue growth to an increased...
Today’s the day! Women of Distinction entries due by midnight ET
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Lois A. Bowers
Jan 10, 2023
Nominations to the 2023 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program are due by midnight ET today. Visit mcknightswomenofdistinction.com.
Operator’s victory in social media-related case provides lessons for others
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 02, 2023
A Pennsylvania life plan community executive who was fired after sending a pro-Trump tweet clearly violated the company’s social media policy and cannot proceed with an age and gender bias claim, a court...
Healthpeak Properties closes merger with Physicians Realty Trust
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Lois A. Bowers
Mar 01, 2024
Healthpeak Properties closed today on its previously announced merger with Physicians Realty Trust, as expected, the Denver-based real estate investment trust announced this morning.