Corporate university reduces staff turnover for one provider
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 22, 2021
Recent surveys show that staff retention is a prime concern for long-term care providers, and workers have noted that more training and learning opportunities, rather than a salary increase, would improve...
Skilled nursing occupancy declines after two months of increases
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 05, 2022
After two months of increases, skilled nursing occupancy declined 40 basis points to 78.4% from August to September, according to the latest Skilled Nursing Monthly Report released by the National Investment...
Aegis Living launches development consulting services affiliate
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 10, 2022
Bellevue, WA-based Aegis Living this week launched a new affiliate company, Aegis Development LLC, which will deliver development consulting services to the senior housing industry.
Third-quarter earnings reports: Ventas, National HealthCare Corp.
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 07, 2022
Chicago-based real estate investment trust Ventas held its third-quarter earnings call Friday, and the Murfreesboro, TN-based National HealthCare Corp. reported its earnings in a press release.
Having an employee handbook is a ‘no brainer’ for employers, expert says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 26, 2023
In the United States, having an employee handbook is a “no brainer,” with no downside for the employer, attorney Harry D. Jones, international employment and labor law chair at law firm Polsinelli,...
Pennant Group’s senior living segment revenue tops $40M in first quarter
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 08, 2024
The Pennant Group delivered a strong first quarter and a great start to the year, CEO Brent Guerisoli told investors on Tuesday’s earnings call.
COVID-related changes in nursing home healthcare delivery ‘just starting to manifest’: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 08, 2023
The pandemic forever changed the nursing home industry, according to Marcum LLP’s three-year benchmarking analysis of skilled nursing operations, released Tuesday.
Half of American women uncertain about secure retirement: surveys
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 17, 2023
Half of American women aged 25 or more years are struggling financially and finding it difficult to plan for a secure retirement. That’s according to the newly released results of two surveys commissioned...
Home Care Pulse expands tech platform with acquisitions of Activated Insights, Pinnacle Quality Insight
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 20, 2023
Home Care Pulse announced Thursday the acquisitions of Activated Insights and Pinnacle Quality Insight, which are meant to expand the management company’s technology platform.
Healthcare cost growth rate down year over year, except for skilled nursing
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 23, 2024
Healthcare cost rates grew by 2.8% year over year in April, down from the growth rate of 3.1% seen the previous month.