The second quarter went “generally according to plan” except for challenges with occupancy issues at some assisted living communities operated by one company and a major cyberattack that disrupted...
Earnings calls wrap-up: Welltower, LTC Properties
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 31, 2024
Welltower and LTC Properties reported second-quarter earnings to investors and analysts on Tuesday.
Charter Senior Living expands national footprint with 3 senior communities under development
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 31, 2024
Naperville, IL-based Charter Senior Living has broken ground on three senior living communities in three different states, the company announced Monday.
USDA toughens rules on salmonella in poultry
Jul 30, 2024
Chicken, turkey and other poultry might get a little safer after new rules to limit salmonella proposed Monday by the US Department of Agriculture.
Staff development helps combat high cost of turnover
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 30, 2024
Although workforce challenges in senior living abound — including the high cost of turnover — there are “bright spots illuminating a path forward,” according to the findings of a new workforce...
Lutheran Senior Services opens Netherlands-inspired dementia village, with more on the way
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 30, 2024
Inspired by a dementia village model in the Netherlands, a US senior living operator is opening a new memory care neighborhood concept in two of its communities to provide a “safe and immersive” experience...
People in the news, July 30
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Eliza Mattson
Jul 30, 2024
Appointments, promotions and other news at 2Life Communities, Buckner Retirement Services, CareWork, Christian Village Communities, Edgemere, Experience Senior Living, Hebrew SeniorLife, IntegraCare, Isakson...
Meet Sharon Eyster, 2024 Hall of Honor inductee
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Josh Henreckson
Jul 30, 2024
Sharon Eyster, vice president of operations/chief operating office at United Church of Christ Homes in Camp Hill, PA, is a Hall of Honor inductee in the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program.
Sabra Health Care REIT continues to make progress on its sustainability goals
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 30, 2024
Sabra Health Care REIT continued to make progress meeting its e-initiative roadmap goals last year, the Irvine, CA-based real estate investment trust noted in its fourth annual sustainability report. The...
FDA approves another blood test for colon cancer screening
Jul 29, 2024
Currently, colonoscopy is the gold standard test for colon cancer, but adherence to it is low because it is invasive and preparation for the test is daunting.