Industry groups seek immunity from pandemic-related lawsuits for operators
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 28, 2020
While national and state associations seek legal immunity against claims arising out from actions related to fighting COVID-19, a House task force has prioritized long-term care and affordable senior housing...
Long-term care corporate executives see 2.81% salary increase
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 18, 2020
Long-term care corporate executives saw an average salary increase of 2.81% in 2019, according to data released Friday by the Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service.
The top trends that will shape senior living and care in 2019
By
Lisa McCracken
Jan 14, 2019
There are challenges but also exciting times with numerous opportunities. It is a good time to be in senior living.
Assisted living affects nursing home finances but not occupancy: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 17, 2018
Although the presence of assisted living communities may create competitive pressures that affect the nursing home finances, it does not have a significant negative effect on nursing home occupancy, according...
Business briefs, Nov. 30
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 30, 2022
Commission says direct care worker shortage is a priority…CMS issues ultimatum on HCBS settings final rule compliance … Fitch Ratings affirms Brethren Village revenue bonds at BB+; outlook stable …...
60 percent of ‘culture change’ nursing homes able to maintain most measures during pandemic:...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 31, 2022
Many nursing homes that were operating under the principles of culture change before the COVID-19 pandemic have been able to maintain or even expand their efforts to focus on resident quality of life and...
2 New Jersey nursing homes close amid rising costs, limited funds
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 13, 2021
Two New Jersey nursing homes have closed amid increasing costs and limited funds, despite receiving high marks for care provision.
63-SNF Regency becomes new nonprofit, Wellsential Health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 10, 2023
The Victoria, TX-based organization now known as Wellsential Health now is the largest family of nonprofit SNFs in Texas, according to the company.
Where COVID-19 has affected occupancy most, least: survey
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 13, 2020
Independent living occupancy levels were the least affected by COVID-19 in late June and early July, and skilled nursing occupancy levels were the most affected, according to the results of a new survey....
CCRCs, nursing homes see slower growth in use of services in 2018, CMS says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 06, 2019
Spending on continuing care retirement communities and nursing care facility services increased 1.4% in 2018 to $168.5 billion, according to an analysis from the Office of the Actuary at the Centers for...