Five Star, Diversified Healthcare adopt ‘slow and steady’ response to pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 06, 2020
Expense pressures on the senior living industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to persist in the near term, creating operational headwinds, but a slow and steady response to the crisis will...
Healthpeak continues exit of ‘volatile’ senior housing market with $4B in sales, moves headquarters
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 04, 2020
Although not the reason behind Healthpeak Properties’ planned exit of its senior housing operating and triple-net lease portfolio businesses, COVID-19 certainly served as a catalyst for a full exit,...
Medicare payment changes aim to boost at-home kidney care and dialysis
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Joe Jancsurak
Nov 04, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says that a new final rule will improve the determination process for an add-on payment adjustment to incentivize innovative dialysis equipment while supporting...
Pennant Group acquires Oregon home health agency
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Joe Jancsurak
Nov 04, 2020
Eagle, ID-based The Pennant Group acquired Riverside Home Health Care of Grants Pass, OR, effective Nov. 1.
Senior housing facing increasing wage pressures and resorting to more rent concessions: NIC
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Amy Novotney
Oct 30, 2020
Higher staff wages for some senior housing operators likely are putting a strain on net operating income, according to data collected from the most recent Executive Survey conducted by the National Investment...
Financial success follows ‘magical experience’ for prospects, experts say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 26, 2020
People have come to expect a great user experience — also known as UX — whether it’s a package delivered to their doorstep the next day, grocery delivery or hailing a ride with the touch of a button....
Nursing home and assisted living move-ins increasing: NIC survey
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Amy Novotney
Oct 19, 2020
Assisted living and skilled nursing facilities are reporting an increase in the pace of move-ins over the past 30 days, according to data collected from the most recent Executive Survey conducted by the...
CMS ratings show Medicare Advantage quality on the rise
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Joe Jancsurak
Oct 15, 2020
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has awarded five-star quality ratings to 21Medicare Advantage-Part D plans and 28 contracts in total when Part D plans and cost contracts are included, for...
Meeting the needs of older adults means focusing on the middle, industry experts say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 09, 2020
Economic pressures placed on middle-income older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic has created a growing population of seniors with housing needs but limited resources. Senior housing providers recognize...
Investment in people yields success in senior living: NIC panelists
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 08, 2020
COVID-19 is exhausting. That was the consensus of speakers focusing on issues related to the senior living workforce during the 2020 National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Fall Conference,...