Skilled nursing demand increasing, but staffing remains issue
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 07, 2022
killed nursing occupancy increased by 48 basis points from July to August to end the month at 78.8%, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care’s most recent skilled nursing...
Staffing shortage severity may be lessening, executives say
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 06, 2022
Severe staffing shortages in long-term care may be lessening, according to results of Wave 40 of the Executive Survey, released Thursday by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Healthcare REIT ratings expected to hold despite staffing mandate, Fitch says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 22, 2023
Real estate investment trusts that own skilled nursing facilities are not likely to see their ratings affected by a minimum staffing rule that will affect most nursing homes across the country within the...
The factor more important than occupancy
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 08, 2018
NCAL Day speakers think something other than occupancy should be operators’ top priority.
Higher staffing levels save one operator millions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 18, 2016
It may seem counterintuitive, but Shamim Wu, president and chief operating officer of memory care provider Silverado, says that one way the company manages expenses is by having staffing levels that are...
With a year of ‘solid progress and growth,’ Brookdale says it is prepared to meet demand for senior...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 08, 2023
Upon experiencing another “strong” quarter of growth, Brookdale Senior Living is seeing the positive results of its recovery strategy by focusing on profitable and sustainable growth, executives said...
Streamlined wage determination process could help address workforce crisis
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 08, 2022
A more streamlined wage determination process for nurses will help the long-term care industry address a historic workforce crisis, according to industry experts.
Labor, rate pressures challenge recovery of senior living industry
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 05, 2021
The recovery of the senior living industry will continue to be uneven in the face of a challenging labor market and wage pressures, as well as competition driving rates down, according to industry experts.
Long-term care, home care rehab directors, physical therapists see modest salary increases
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 06, 2022
Director of rehabilitation salaries increased 4.22% year-over-year in the long-term care sector and 3.52% in home health agencies, according to the 16th annual Rehabilitation Salary & Benefits Report released...
New ‘joint employer’ rule coming next month: NLRB
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 28, 2023
A new “joint employer” rule will be coming next month, according to the National Labor Relations Board’s agenda published Thursday to the Federal Register.