Senior living, skilled nursing lead the way in healthcare bankruptcy filings
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 24, 2022
Healthcare bankruptcy filings are up 25% this year overall, with the senior care sector — including senior living and skilled nursing — leading the way, according to the results of a new survey by...
5-star SNF cites staffing issues in closure notice
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 19, 2022
Citing staffing and other issues, Clairemont Healthcare & Wellness Center LLC, doing business as Abby Gardens Healthcare Center, plans to close by the end of the year. The San Diego skilled nursing facility...
How will new federal legislation cut drug costs?
Aug 12, 2022
Under the law, Medicare will now be allowed to negotiate the cost of some drugs, and vaccines will be free for Part D recipients.
59 percent of adult children cannot afford assisted living, home care for parents: survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 10, 2022
Fifty-nine percent of adults aged 40 to 55 who have parents said they will not be able to pay for in-home nursing care or life at an assisted living community for them
Earnings calls wrap-up: Brookdale, NHI, Pennant Group
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 10, 2022
Second-quarter earnings calls continued Tuesday with updates from Brookdale Senior Living, National Health Investors and the Pennant Group.
Inflation, rising rates and mounting indications of a recession present challenges and opportunities for CareTrust REIT and its operating partners, President and CEO Dave Sedgwick said in discussing the...
Ventas performs at high end of expectations in second quarter
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 08, 2022
The business performance of Chicago-based real estate investment trust Ventas during the second quarter was at the high end of expectations, Ventas Chairman and CEO Debra Cafaro said Friday during a second-quarter...
$25 million in COVID-19 payments will support 211 long-term care organizations
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 08, 2022
One-time payments totaling $25 million will be issued to 211 long-term care organizations in Maine to help them recover from the pandemic, Gov. Janet Mills (D) announced Thursday.
Earnings call roundup: Ventas, CareTrust REIT, National HealthCare Corp.
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 08, 2022
CareTrust REIT, National HealthCare Corp. and Ventas held second-quarter earnings calls or released earnings reports on Friday.