Argentum expands training program to leadership roles, sets overall goal of 7,200 apprentices by 2024
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2021
PHOENIX—A critical piece of securing the future of senior living is expanding the number of qualified workers who can care for the growing population of older Americans. Argentum is using its previously...
Enlivant first senior living provider awarded health, safety rating
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 28, 2022
Enlivant is the first senior living provider to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating for facility operations and management, the company announced Wednesday. The rating recognizes the entire portfolio...
Washington best, Nevada worst in new ranking of outlook for older adults
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 16, 2022
Washington state helps older adults live their best lives, whereas Nevada is at the bottom of states having the most improved outlook for older adults, according to a new ranking.
Study suggests ways to increase CCRC resident happiness
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 19, 2021
Soliciting feedback from residents about their needs and interests, offering a variety of programs, educating employees on the signs and symptoms of depression and loneliness, and providing residents with...
More news for Thursday, Sept. 23
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 23, 2021
Ventas completes $2.3 billion acquisition of New Senior Investment Group … Expanding home- and community-based services means a stronger economy: Moody’s Analytics … Long-term care industry emphasizes...
Pandemic was ‘ignition switch’ to underscore quality-of-life issues for residents, staff: experts
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2022
Indoor air quality is one of the most significant factors in creating a healthy environment in senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities, according to panelists who spoke during a McKnight’s...
Senior living scorecard focuses operators on health, wellness strategies
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 15, 2020
A pilot program creating a senior housing scorecard for independent living, assisted living and memory care communities is designed to help owners optimize their properties to promote the health and wellness...
‘Vague’ new wrongful death statute could drive up cost of business, provider groups say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2022
A bill extending the statute of limitations for filing wrongful death claims and expanding those who can recover damages was passed by the New York legislature and is awaiting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s (D)...
Omnicare to pay $15.3 million to settle DOJ suit alleging improper dispensing of opioids, other controlled...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 15, 2020
Long-term care pharmacy Omnicare has agreed to pay a $15.3 million civil penalty over allegations that it violated federal law by allowing opioids and other controlled substances to be dispensed without...
Mentorship model guides long-term care facilities through COVID-19 crisis
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 16, 2020
Assisted living and other long-term care facilities in the Cornhusker state will receive expert mentorship to guide them through the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to funding from the Nebraska Health Care Foundation....