US Chamber, business groups sue over OSHA’s walk-around rule … Providers pick up another anti-staffing mandate measure in Senate … Assisted living’s ‘fragile’ workforce is under ‘threat’...
Business briefs, July 6
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 06, 2023
Sonida announces steps meant to improve financial position … Union hails new staffing ratios in Pennsylvania … Oklahoma Legislature approves $47.8M for SNFs … Fly flag or stay out, proposed age-restricted...
Business briefs, Nov. 30
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 30, 2022
Commission says direct care worker shortage is a priority…CMS issues ultimatum on HCBS settings final rule compliance … Fitch Ratings affirms Brethren Village revenue bonds at BB+; outlook stable …...
Business briefs, Nov. 7
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 07, 2023
“No end in sight” for vaccine challenges … DOL offers webinar to help long-term care employers reduce wage violations … FHA proposes changes to reverse mortgage program … Minimum staff proposal...
Merger will expand care to ‘every corner’ of Colorado
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 21, 2023
Lakewood, CO-based Vivage Senior Living and Glendale, CA-based Beecan Health have merged to integrate care across a network of 42 skilled nursing facilities across Colorado, the companies announced Thursday.
Kansas providers may face fee hike after audit reveals many wrongly paid cut-rate assessments
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 05, 2024
Continuing care retirement communities and nursing homes in Kansas could face additional scrutiny — and in some cases, higher fees — after a recent audit from the Kansas Medicaid inspector general’s...
Bill aims to build up nursing home workforce
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 16, 2022
Federal legislation introduced Thursday would extend temporary pandemic-era allowances in an effort to build up the nursing home workforce.
Nursing home provider settles COVID-19 vaccine fraud suit for $1.75M, denies allegations
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 05, 2022
MorseLife Health System has paid $1.75 million dollars to settle a lawsuit that claimed the nursing home defrauded a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention program. The provider allegedly administered...
Strawberry Fields REIT plans $102 million purchase of 18 SNFs, 5 ALs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 16, 2023
Senior living and care real estate investment trust Strawberry Fields REIT, based in South Bend, IN, plans to expand its portfolio with a $102 million purchase of 18 skilled nursing facilities and five...
A Place for Mom launches national online directory of more than 15,000 SNFs
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 08, 2023
Senior living referral service A Place for Mom expanded its services into the skilled nursing sector Wednesday with the launch of an online directory, NursingHomes.com.