Golden Living announced that its executive team would be moving its long-time headquarters from Fort Smith, AR, to the Dallas area.
Billion-dollar deals revealing REITs’ massive buying power
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 01, 2011
Two deals that collectively totaled more than $10 billion were announced on the same day recently, further showcasing the new found buying power of real estate investment trusts in long-term care.
Ombudsman firing under review
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 01, 2011
Federal investigators said they are investigating the firing of a Florida ombudsman who had been at odds with long-term care leaders regularly during his seven years on the job.
Now this delivers the (LTC) goods
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 28, 2011
There was a time when the arrival of the annual JC Penney’s or Sears catalog in the mail was a reason for great excitement. Therein lies the rationale behind the newest creative website to make your...
A freeze then a burn?
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 24, 2011
News that nursing home ratings are going to be frozen on the federal website for consumer research drew a lot of interest from providers this week. And it should have.
The way to really fly
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 21, 2011
At 6-foot-7 inches tall, I need help more than ever when it comes to air travel. The airlines all seem to have concocted food service just for me: knee sandwiches. Maybe for you, too. But I’ve figured...
Aging Committee holds rare assisted living roundtable; regulators host SNF Open Door Forum
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 11, 2011
The Senate Special Committee on Aging will host a roundtable discussion on the quality of life for assisted living residents Tuesday afternoon in Washington. It may be the first time in nearly a decade...
Editor’s Desk: Don’t appear too happy about hospice prosperity
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2011
When it comes to running a business, you better evolve. If you don’t, trouble will surely find you. Maybe it will even if you do.
5th Online Expo features major LTC topics
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 01, 2011
Expanded McKnight’s virtual trade show offers five free CEUs, exhibits, more
Pssssst! Have we got a deal for you!
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 10, 2011
We might have just been subjected to the biggest dose of chutzpah seen in a long, long while. It smacked of the old image of the leering used-car salesman (sorry, used car sales people) rubbing his thumb...