New measure aims to better protect senior living residents from waterborne illnesses
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Amy Novotney
Jun 14, 2022
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) has signed into law legislation aimed at protecting senior living residents in the state from waterborne illnesses. The measure, signed May 27 and going into effect immediately,...
Former Armed Forces Retirement Home COO sexually harassed employees, DOD says
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Amy Novotney
Jun 13, 2022
The CEO of the Armed Forces Retirement Home is praising members of the U.S. Department of Defense Office of Inspector General “for their diligent investigavtive work” after a report concluded that...
OSHA long-term care COVID inspections this year surpass number for all of 2021
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Amy Novotney
Jun 13, 2022
Even without a federal COVID-19 healthcare rule to enforce, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has inspected more assisted living communities and nursing homes...
Letting go of the ‘senior’ in seniors housing
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Amy Novotney
Sep 03, 2021
As with almost every other aspect of society, baby boomers seem destined to transform the business of aging. As a result, the senior housing industry is likely to see the boomers force a redesign, as several...
Actions & Transactions, Sept. 2
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Amy Novotney
Sep 02, 2021
Cambridge provides $7M HUD loan to refinance Chicago SNF Alden Princeton Rehabilitation and Health Care Center … Asbury Communities acquires Pen Argyl, PA, retirement community Chandler Estate … SNF...
Pandemic may cause increase in need for LTC for people living with dementia
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Amy Novotney
Sep 02, 2021
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could cause a significant rise in the number of people living with dementia, according to a group representing more than 100 Alzheimer’s and dementia associations globally....
Capital Senior Living to hold special meeting of stockholders over capital raise plan with Conversant
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Amy Novotney
Sep 01, 2021
Capital Senior Living on Tuesday filed a definitive proxy statement and issued a letter to shareholders in connection with its upcoming special meeting of stockholders, slated for Oct. 12. The goal of...
Nursing homes lose 19,000 jobs in April: BLS
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Amy Novotney
May 10, 2021
The healthcare sector lost approximately 4,100 jobs overall in April, an unwelcome sign as the economy continues recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new data released Friday from the Bureau...
Business briefs for Wednesday, May 5
By
Amy Novotney
May 05, 2021
Occupancy recovery key to avoiding industry-level cash flow issues, Omega execs say … Technology service firm Enseo expands into senior living … Officials pledge reimbursement boost, wage increases...
Actions & Transactions, May 4
By
Amy Novotney
May 04, 2021
Senior Living Investment Brokerage facilitates $8M sale of Oregon assisted living and memory care community … Ensign Group acquires skilled nursing facility in Terrell, TX …
KT Urban partnering...