Arbitration clause does not apply in lawsuit over resident’s alligator-related death, panel rules
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 31, 2020
A negligence lawsuit against Brookdale Senior Living will proceed after an appellate panel ruled that claims regarding the alligator-related death of a 90-year-old resident at a Charleston, SC, community...
McKnight’s announces second annual class of Hall of Honor inductees in Women of Distinction awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 20, 2020
Twenty-two women will be inducted into the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor as part of the second annual class.
McKnight’s announces second annual class of Rising Stars in Women of Distinction awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 19, 2020
The second class of Rising Stars in the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program has been revealed, and honorees include women from across the United States who have demonstrated an exceptional...
Brookdale to launch innovative apprenticeship program next year
By
John O'Connor
Nov 26, 2019
The Labor Department has given the nation’s largest senior living operator permission to launch an apprenticeship program for certified nursing assistants. The initiative will provide on-the-job and...
Pop goes the senior living bubble?
By
John O'Connor
Nov 08, 2018
It’s time to point out a possible scenario few among us will want to acknowledge: A senior living bubble may be about to burst.
Providers to share dementia-care insights at new roundtable
By
John O'Connor
Jul 24, 2018
Dementia care providers and thought leaders from across the country will share insights and advice Thursday in Chicago during a first-ever Dementia Care Provider Roundtable.
Big plans aren’t necessarily senior living’s problem
By
John O'Connor
Jun 07, 2018
Daniel Hudson Burnham’s directive to “make no little plans” has inspired many an ambitious undertaking across our great country. Including, apparently, a plan by Brookdale Senior Living...
High ratings fuel recognition for 1,600 senior living operators
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2017
SeniorAdvisor.com announced that more than 1,600 senior living communities have been recognized as among the best in the business.
Beyond growing pains
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2017
Brookdale had big plans: To become the first senior living operator with a national brand. But a troubled purchase and other headaches keep getting in the way.
Program trims visits to the ER
By
John O'Connor
Apr 01, 2016
A pilot program involving Brookdale Senior Living shows that non-skilled operators can improve care quality while beating nursing homes on price.