Brian Jurutka previously served as NIC’s president for two years.
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Alyssa Salela
Aug 09, 2017
Brian Jurutka has succeeded Robert Kramer as president and CEO of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Hitting the ‘suite’ spot
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John Andrews
Aug 09, 2017
Heritage of Fort Wayne is a community that offers plenty of amenities for residents who want to age in place in a ‘casual upscale’ setting.
Where are they now? Centers Health Care
Aug 09, 2017
In the three years since Centers Health Care in New York won honors in the McKnight’s Technology Awards program for its use of NoWander, it has continued to keep residents safe.
Workers save 2 during SNF fire
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Aug 09, 2017
Two nursing home employees were credited in July with running into “heavy smoke conditions” to rescue two residents.
Mid-Atlantic sells 8 SNFs
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Aug 09, 2017
Timonium, MD-based Mid-Atlantic Health Care LLC has sold a portfolio of eight Pennsylvania nursing facilities.
New tech seeks to calm SNF residents having dementia
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Amy Novotney
Aug 09, 2017
Caring for individuals with dementia often involves managing residents’ disruptive and sometimes dangerous behaviors, including screaming, hitting or kicking.
Citations, staff levels decline
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Alyssa Salela
Aug 09, 2017
The average number of nursing home deficiencies has dropped, but staffing levels are lower than expert recommendations, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation report.
Kindred confirms Ventas deal, will fully leave SNF biz
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Aug 09, 2017
Kindred Healthcare Inc. confirmed in July its previously announced plan to exit the skilled nursing facility industry.
State News for August 2017
Aug 09, 2017
NEW HAMPSHIRE Skilled nursing facility workers credited with saving lives in fire that injures one, displays staff readiness Two skilled nursing employees were credited with rushing into “heavy smoke...
Providers see survey gift in penalty delay
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James M. Berklan
Aug 09, 2017
Penalties for the next phase of nursing home survey guidelines will be postponed a year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced June 30.