Life Care Centers of America pays $145 million to end fight
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Dec 06, 2016
The nation’s fourth-largest skilled nursing provider has agreed to pay a record-setting $145 million to settle allegations that it inflated its therapy claims, the Department of Justice announced...
Race can affect readmissions
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Elizabeth Newman
Dec 06, 2016
Older black adults were more likely to be readmitted to a hospital after an elective hip or knee replacement and are more adversely affected by insufficient hospital nurse staffing, a new study has found.
How to do it… Designing for mobility
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John Hall
Dec 06, 2016
Choosing and installing mobility aids are among the most important safety decisions a provider will have to make. This month experts discuss decision points about designing spaces that feature them, and...
Winners in doubt
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John Hall
Dec 06, 2016
No rest for weary providers in the battle to beat germs in long-term care settings
IT’s the real thing
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Kimberly Marselas
Dec 06, 2016
As the feds lurch toward value-based purchasing, having electronic records that integrate well is becoming more important than ever to maintain viability.
Rehab a large showcase
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John Andrews
Dec 06, 2016
A new 42,000-square-foot wellness center and upgrades to therapy spaces at Waterford add a major piece to Sunset’s eldercare puzzle.
HCP closes on SNF spin-off
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Dec 06, 2016
HCP Inc. completed its previously announced spin-off of its troubled HCR ManorCare skilled nursing and assisted living portfolio into a new real estate investment trust on Oct. 31.
Genesis: SNF selloff to trim rent outlays by $10.5 million
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Dec 06, 2016
Genesis HealthCare expects to save $10.5 million in rent payments following the sale of 92 skilled nursing facilities previously leased by its biggest landlord, the long-term care giant announced in early...
CCRC songstress packs them in
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Dec 06, 2016
Kathy Crouse has come a long way in her time living at Charlestown, a continuing care retirement community in Catonsville, MD.
Reader Poll: What are your tools for staying organized?
Dec 06, 2016
“I have the Yellow Stickies app. If I’m signed up for a McKnight’s webinar, I put it there so I can stay organized. It’s all in columns so I can see what I need. I can see when...