New Merrill Gardens President Tana Gall shares plans, insights as company grows with Blue Harbor acquisition
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 20, 2019
As Tana Gall takes the reins at Merrill Gardens, she shares her thoughts and plans related to the future of the company and the senior living industry.
Health officials to long-term care workers: Get vaccinated against flu
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 28, 2018
Federal health officials have a message for long-term care employers and employees: Don’t underestimate the importance of influenza vaccination.
Seniorlink first to earn LTSS distinction from NCQA
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 30, 2017
Boston-based Seniorlink’s Caregiver Homes Network is the first healthcare organization in the United States to receive three-year accreditation for case management with long-term services and supports...
Promote flu vaccination among staff, residents, health officials say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 17, 2015
This year’s vaccine should be more effective than last year’s vaccine, health officials said at a Sept. 17 press conference, and senior living communities have an important role to play in...
New Senior Investment Group explores ‘strategic alternatives’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 26, 2018
Citing “negative pressures” related to supply and increased competition, New Senior Investment Group CEO Susan Givens said Friday that the real estate investment trust is considering various...
Assisted living community hit with False Claims Act lawsuit for $1.1 million in Medicaid claims
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 31, 2017
The Maryland attorney general is seeking civil penalties and treble damages to the state in a lawsuit against an assisted living community he says submitted false Medicaid claims totaling $1.1 million...
55% expect no change in value of seniors housing this year
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 22, 2018
Almost 55% of respondents to a survey by professional services firm JLL said they believe that no change will occur in the value of seniors housing over the next year.
Where independent living inventory growth is strongest
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 24, 2018
Seven metropolitan areas account for approximately one-third of the inventory growth in independent living over the past year, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
First two assisted living communities earn AHCA/NCAL Gold Quality Awards
Aug 10, 2018
Maine Veterans Home – Machias in Machias, ME, and Sunrise of Gurnee in Gurnee, IL, have become the first free-standing assisted living communities ever to attain the Gold – Excellence in Quality...
Big celebrations
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 31, 2021
Morning Pointe of Chattanooga celebrated assisted living resident Halie Forstner’s 110th birthday with a parade, a large, pink cake, 110 pink balloons and 110 bottles of her favorite drink, Coca-Cola....