Americans’ favorable feelings toward unions hits highest point since 1965
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 06, 2022
After witnessing a surge in union activity among long-term care workers this summer, operators may not be surprised to learn that Americans’ support of labor unions has hit its highest point since 1965.
Ignite seeks to stand out with pursuit of Joint Commission accreditation
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 06, 2022
A skilled nursing facility operated by Ignite Medical Resorts is the first in the state of Oklahoma to receive accreditation by The Joint Commission.
Pandemic disruptions, stubborn trends slow job recovery for some older workers
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 06, 2022
Recent improvements in the labor market have not applied to some older workers. From stubborn trends to pandemic disruptions, senior women, Blacks and Hispanics as groups have not yet regained lost ground.
Business briefs, Sept. 6
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 06, 2022
Senior living CEOs discuss their decisions to “go gray” — and reactions … Jobless claims total 232,000, the lowest level in two months … HUD publishes FY 2023 fair market rents … USCIS...
4 NY nursing homes reach three-year union deal as 5 others keep negotiating
Sep 01, 2022
A summer of union action has reaped a three-year contract for workers at four nursing facilities in western New York state, whereas talks have stalled and a strike is planned for employees at five others.
Operators must hit Sept. 30 deadline to qualify for new late-filing penalty relief
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 01, 2022
Senior living and care companies that wish to take advantage of the Internal Revenue Services’ new late-filing penalty relief have until Sept. 30 to submit their tax returns.
CCRC residents eligible for chunk of $2 billion tax relief program
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 01, 2022
Qualified residents of continuing care retirement communities will be eligible for property tax relief under a new $2 billion program in New Jersey.
Business briefs, Sept. 1
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 01, 2022
72% of middle-income older adults won’t be able to afford assisted living by 2033: study … Fitch affirms Presbyterian Villages of Michigan rating at ‘BB’; outlook stable … More cities...
DC Circuit rules against nurses’ union suit to speed OSHA healthcare rule
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 30, 2022
A bid to force OSHA to quickly and permanently enact a proposed rule to protect healthcare workers against COVID-19 has been defeated.
Agency staffing, wage concerns prompt workers’ strike notice across 24 PA nursing homes
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 30, 2022
Workers across three of Pennsylvania’s largest healthcare chains intend to strike, citing inappropriate use of staffing agency services and low wages, among other problems.