Invesque continues shift away from skilled nursing
By
Danielle Brown
May 13, 2022
Invesque Inc. continued to reduce its skilled nursing exposure and focus more on seniors housing holdings during the first quarter.
Skilled nursing occupancy highest since April 2020
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 10, 2022
Demand for skilled nursing is on the rise, as occupancy continues to recover from pandemic lows, according to the latest Skilled Nursing Monthly Report released by the National Investment Center for...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, April 26
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 26, 2022
iCare capitalizes on skilled nursing’s behavioral health opportunities … New trial data confirms that overactive bladder drug reduces urgency … Eli Lilly marketing campaign sets stage for Alzheimer’s...
Nursing facilities ignore home care at their own risk
By
John O'Connor
Feb 14, 2022
Compared to skilled nursing facilities, these options hold the promise of similar outcomes at a fraction of the cost. Ignore home care at your own peril.
Clinical briefs for Friday, July 2
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 02, 2021
Finalists for the 2021 McKnight’s Tech Awards named for Skilled Nursing, Senior Living and Home Care … Leaders expect more providers to follow suit after first Massachusetts operator enacts vaccine...
CMS now offering cognitive, mood assessment training for SNF providers
By
Alicia Lasek
May 10, 2021
The training includes four virtual, on-demand courses that give providers an overview of key clinical considerations for performing these assessments in the nursing home setting, the agency announced.
Providers face urgent review of preview reports, 6 new measures for Nursing Home Compare
By
Danielle Brown
Aug 20, 2020
Skilled nursing providers have just 10 days to review new performance data headed for the Nursing Home Compare Website. Six new measures will be on display.
Clinical Briefs for Tuesday, May 26
By
Alicia Lasek
May 25, 2020
HHS announces $4.9 billion fund for skilled nursing pandemic efforts; senior living gets $0 … Data on COVID-19 in nursing homes is key to stopping spread; race a factor in facility outbreaks: expert...
Red eyes a consistent sign of coronavirus in residents: nurse
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 25, 2020
A registered nurse at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, Wash., said her sickest COVID-19 patients all had red-shadowed eyes.
Heart patients fare better when prescribed home care after SNF discharge: study
By
Alicia Lasek
Nov 05, 2019
Heart patients were less likely to be rehospitalized 30 days after discharge from a skilled nursing facility when home care was prescribed.