State announces plans to stop covering COVID-19 testing for nursing homes
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 30, 2020
Providers in Maryland are warning that facilities cannot bear the costs of mandatory coronavirus testing for staff members after state health officials announced that they will stop covering the testing...
Maryland facility fined $70K for not properly isolating new residents during pandemic
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 01, 2020
A Maryland nursing home has been fined $70,000 for Immediate Jeopardy citations related to not isolating new admissions properly under COVID-19 conditions.
Dozens of Maryland nursing homes face fines for not reporting COVID-19 data
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 16, 2020
Not reporting COVID-19 data to the state health authorities has proven costly for two dozen nursing homes in Maryland.
Another state goes ‘on offense,’ orders universal COVID-19 testing
By
Liza Berger
Apr 30, 2020
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) took dramatic action in the COVID-19 battle in long-term care on Wednesday. He said he is requiring universal testing for all nursing homes and assisted living workers and...
Formation Capital and Safanad Limited acquire 14 SNFS
Jul 22, 2014
Formation Capital and Safanad Limited have bought 14 skilled nursing facilities for around $150 million.
Housing & Healthcare Finance advises on $940M loan for Deutsche Bank
Jul 01, 2014
Housing & Healthcare Finance has advised on a $940 million loan for Deutsche Bank involving 167 skilled nursing facilities in 19 states, with significant concentrations in Colorado, Maryland, Michigan,...
CURRIER & Associates Inc. announces two new MA projects
Jul 01, 2014
CURRIER & Associates Inc. has announced its involvement in the development of two Massachusetts senior communities called Cornerstone at Canton and Canton Senior Center. CAI will develop the interiors...
Study: Low-dose antipsychotics and regular mental health visits extend life expectancy of schizophrenics
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 02, 2012
People with schizophrenia are likely to live a significantly longer life if they take lower levels of antipsychotic drugs and see a mental health professional, Johns Hopkins researchers say.
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Maryland mandates end-of-life wishes form for LTC residents
Oct 11, 2011
Maryland healthcare professionals will soon be required to complete a form outlining a patient’s end-of-life wishes upon admission to a long-term care facility, according to a new regulation.