‘Locked and loaded’: CareTrust touts lending as source of growing pipeline
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 06, 2024
A new deal that extends CareTrust’s partnership with the Ensign Group is an example of the company’s willingness to “lend with a purpose” as a means to grow its real estate holdings, leaders said...
Layering of fines amid state, federal staffing rule conflicts tops providers’ worry list
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 02, 2024
Providers in states that have recently increased their own nursing home staffing requirements may soon find themselves playing a complicated penalties and numbers game — and buried in additional paperwork.
More than 80% of nursing homes do not meet the updated requirements in the final staffing mandate from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, according to new analysis from media outlet KFF. Those...
Troubled nursing home in contempt over non-payment of $2.65 million for staff healthcare
By
Josh Henreckson
Apr 15, 2024
One of New York’s largest nursing homes was held in contempt by a state Supreme Court Justice Tuesday for failing to make court-ordered payments to ensure that staff can continue receiving healthcare...
Nothing sketchy about the way these art classes bring skill, pride and connection to nursing home residents’...
By
Josh Henreckson
Apr 03, 2024
Many might not think of a nursing home as the most likely place to pick up a new art hobby, but the residents of Sanford Health Sylvan Court have been bucking expectations for years.
Execs: Regional providers well-positioned to get more from skilled nursing payers, staff
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 11, 2024
The time has come for skilled nursing operators to become more assertive with payors and value-based care partners, and regional providers are uniquely positioned to reap rewards, executives say.
Union dues: Obama may feel pressure to back ‘card check’
By
James M. Berklan
Dec 01, 2008
President-elect Barack Obama’s transition team was facing an onslaught of advice, and what some could call threats, after winning the popular vote Nov. 4.
Hashbrowns from heaven: Church food stand profits are minor miracle for struggling nursing home
By
Kimberly Marselas
Aug 06, 2019
Members of a church in Illinois spent five days last week slinging burgers, flipping flapjacks and cranking out fried potatoes under the hot summer sun, but they won’t be keeping a dime of the proceeds.
Screen Actors Guild opposes closing of celebrity nursing home
Jul 29, 2009
The Screen Actors Guild recently voted against the closure of a “nursing home for the stars,” which is scheduled to shutter due to financial difficulties.
Man arrested after threatening to shoot SNF employees
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Jan 27, 2017
A Kentucky man was arrested after he entered a skilled nursing facility on Tuesday and made threats to shoot employees. His son’s mother works at the facility.