Investigators believe resident was killed in assisted living community
By
John O'Connor
Oct 23, 2017
The death of an 84-year-old man in a Pennsylvania assisted living community earlier this year is now being ruled a homicide.
Assisted living manager gets 2-year sentence, federal charges still pending
By
John O'Connor
Aug 04, 2016
A Baltimore man who operated an assisted living community without a license has been sentenced to a two-year prison term.
Pandemic undermines Medicaid block grant approach: report
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John O'Connor
Apr 17, 2020
Some policymakers have pushed Medicaid block grants as a way to reform and improve the federal-state program. But an ongoing pandemic reveals how such an approach could be harmful to states and those served,...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Robert G. Kramer
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John O'Connor
Feb 24, 2020
When people discuss how freely capital now flows in this sector, demographics and a strong economy usually get the credit. Often overlooked is the man perhaps most responsible for opening the spigot.
More operators may find themselves doing well by doing wellness
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John O'Connor
Jul 25, 2018
As hospitals and insurers focus more on wellness, new options are likely to become available to savvy senior living operators, experts say. New offerings could range from home-delivered meals to gym use...
Senior living operator stole from residents, indictment alleges
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John O'Connor
Nov 22, 2019
Arizona prosecutors this week charged a man who once operated several senior living communities with 14 counts of theft and one count of fraud. Jerone Davis formerly ran Rancho Verde Care Homes, the documents...
Many working women saving little for retirement years
By
John O'Connor
Nov 22, 2019
Women employed in senior living appear to be far less prepared for retirement than their male counterparts, a new report suggests.
Residents showing appreciation for law enforcement
By
John O'Connor
Aug 04, 2016
Following the recent shootings of police officers in several states, residents at a growing number of senior living communities have found unique ways to show their support of law officials.
Prosecutor claims guardian trespassed and battered staff member
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2016
The state attorney’s office in St. Petersburg, FL, has filed documents that accuse Fernando Gutierrez of misdemeanor trespassing and battery. Gutierrez is a self-described professional guardian.
Almost ready to open, senior living community is gutted by fire
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John O'Connor
Jul 03, 2019
Less than two weeks from a scheduled opening, disaster struck RiverView Ridge Senior Living.