Looking to cut costs? Consider yourself late to the game
By
John O'Connor
Sep 05, 2019
An almost universal interest in cost reduction has suddenly gripped the business sector.
Why senior living needs to step up its game
By
John O'Connor
Jun 04, 2020
Senior living will adapt to COVID-19 by doing away with buffets and using design that encourages social distancing. But what about the proverbial elephant in the room?
A shift comes to senior living’s great divide
By
John O'Connor
Sep 28, 2017
Sooner or later, all discussions about the nature of senior living come down to this: Is this a real estate business with a healthcare component, or vice versa?
A spending plan that just might put you out of business
By
John O'Connor
May 25, 2017
With the Trump administration’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2018, it’s guns versus butter, and guns are now in the lead, right? Not exactly.
On the path to additional oversight?
By
John O'Connor
Aug 04, 2016
Assisted living operators increasingly are serving residents with severe physical and cognitive challenges, are accepting Medicaid dollars and are getting into trouble while doing so. In other words, they...
‘What we’ve got here is failure to communicate’
By
John O'Connor
Apr 07, 2016
Wondering why it’s so difficult getting prospects to move in? Here’s my advice: Watch “Cool Hand Luke.”
Overbuilding in senior living? If so, here’s what to expect
By
John O'Connor
Oct 01, 2015
Senior living is quite the happening sector these days, but some storm clouds are on the horizon.
Give flu vaccination a shot
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 16, 2018
This year’s flu statistics are scary. Vaccination could protect you, co-workers, residents and the livelihood of your senior living community.
Getting the pink slip from Miss Daisy
By
John O'Connor
Mar 24, 2016
One emerging technology could affect admissions and force your community to rethink how it handles one amenity.
Need more funds? Here’s how to make a killing
By
John O'Connor
Apr 14, 2022
These days, senior living operators in just about every state are tapping into Medicaid payments. And more than a few players are not content to stop there.