‘Out-of-favor’ asset classes gaining interest among investors
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 14, 2022
Gaining renewed focus are “out-of-favor” asset classes for which a catalyst exists that can turn them into “in-favor” asset classes, Dan Gorczycki, managing director of TrueRate Services, wrote...
Stiffer requirements for SNF Medicaid payments could be coming down the pike
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 13, 2022
The nation’s 15,500 Medicaid-certified nursing homes could find that there are strings attached to future Medicaid payments if a proposal from the federal government proceeds, Kaiser Health News reports.
Cost inflation is ‘strategic challenge’ in senior living construction
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 10, 2022
Cost inflation continues to be a hot topic and a “strategic challenge” in senior living construction, Tad Melton, managing director at Ziegler, said Wednesday at a webinar hosted by the specialty investment...
Operator error means some could miss out on $100,000 or more in Provider Relief Fund payments
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2022
Provider error could mean the loss of $100,000 or more in Provider Relief Fund monies for some senior living organizations.
New law gives funding boost to affordable assisted living program
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 02, 2022
An Illinois nursing home reform bill signed into law this week includes funding for a supportive living alternative that is part of the continuum of care offered by some senior living providers.
4 trends becoming more common in life plan communities: Ziegler
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 01, 2022
Adaptability and innovation have been “foundational” to the success over time of continuing care retirement communities, also known since 2015 as life plan communities, and will be key to future success...
Ransomware attacks rise 13 percent year over year: Verizon
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 01, 2022
Cyber threats are on the rise, according to the Verizon Business 2022 Data Breach Investigations Report.
Benefits, culture key to hiring and retaining workers, leaders say
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Kimberly Marselas
May 17, 2022
Combining pay increases with innovative benefits and a culture that rewards loyalty is a key way to improve long-term care hiring and retention, six industry leaders said last week.
Assisted living community settles wrongful death lawsuit after arguing immunity due to COVID
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 10, 2022
A wrongful death lawsuit against a Wilmington, NC, assisted living community over the alleged beating death of one resident by another has been settled out of court, according to a media report.
People in the news, May 10
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Amy Novotney
May 10, 2022
Appointments, promotions and retirements at Avera Health, CareTrust REIT, Cura Hospitality, Erickson Senior Living, Health Dimensions Group, Healthpeak Properties, Kendal, LeadingAge Minnesota, Link-age,...