House subcommittee hearing highlights 6 actions for lawmakers, nursing homes
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 22, 2022
Federal and state lawmakers must work with nursing homes on six actions related to care quality and support, Alice Bonner, PhD, RN, FAAN, told the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis at...
Almost a fourth of SNFs reported staff shortages by end of 2020: report
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 01, 2021
The number of skilled nursing facilities reporting a shortage or nurses, aides or doctors increased dramatically last year, according to an analysis of government data released last week by the U.S. PIRG...
Morningstar gives ‘negative outlook’ rating to skilled care
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 28, 2020
A leading credit rating company has downgraded its outlook for the skilled care sector, citing legal woes tied to the pandemic.
Omega says assisted living is a strength in portfolio, but focus remains on skilled nursing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 15, 2018
Omega Healthcare Investors counts among its strengths one of its senior living partners, CEO Taylor Pickett told those participating in an earnings call on Wednesday. But the REIT’s portfolio continues...
California Supreme Court caps nursing home lawsuit penalties at $500
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 19, 2020
The California Supreme Court ruled Monday that a state law allowing residents to sue skilled nursing facilities limits compensation to $500.
Dealmaker’s Handbook 2019
Sep 09, 2019
Download: Dealmaker’s Handbook 2019 Inside: Opportunities ahead Here’s what I’m telling my members: Insights from the leaders of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, the...
Should home healthcare be a new focus for Medicare Advantage?
By
Jeff Fox
Apr 20, 2021
Home-based services are not a common, or even widely accepted, part of most Medicare Advantage plans. However, there have been some signs that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have begun...
Pandemic could push industry to explore new options for nursing homes
By
Amy Novotney
May 04, 2020
As the COVID-19 death toll continues to rise within nursing homes across the nation, many experts have been contemplating ways to better house the country’s most fragile senior population, according...
AHCA warns that two-thirds of nursing homes are operating at a loss
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is pushing many skilled nursing operators close to bankruptcy, according to a new survey by the American Health Care Association. The organization surveyed 953 nursing home operators...
Business briefs for Thursday, Oct. 29
Oct 29, 2020
HHS awards nursing homes $333M in COVID-19 performance rewards … Only half of Americans are saving money for healthcare expenses in retirement: report … Former New York hospital may be converted into...