As a young immigrant in a tough neighborhood of Elizabeth, NJ, Roberto Muñiz dreamed of a life beyond volunteering at a local hospital that provided him with free meals. Today, he is president and CEO...
Assisted living as ‘host of the party’
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 06, 2024
With federal, state and local lawmakers and regulators increasingly scrutinizing assisted living operators individually and at the corporate and industry levels, it will be critical for providers and their...
Several HR-related legal challenges face senior living employers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 03, 2024
Human resources issues in senior living aren’t limited to paying competitive wages to recruit and retain employees; an organization’s leaders may need to reassess their management strategies to navigate...
Ensign Group has ‘remarkable momentum’ after record first quarter: CEO
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 03, 2024
“After another record quarter, we are excited about the remarkable momentum our teams have created across our entire portfolio and look forward to seeing that continue throughout the year,” Ensign...
Business briefs, May 3
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 03, 2024
FTC, DOJ and HHS extend to June 5 comment period on cross-government inquiry into private equity in healthcare … Ventas plans to expand senior living footprint , building on ‘unprecedented’ growth...
Good business partners can be difficult to find, which is why Wendy Strain, the director of consulting services for Polaris Group, is a bright light in a crowded field.
New Perspective buys 6 communities using $200M+ in capital, with plans for $500M in future acquisitions
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 02, 2024
Senior living operator New Perspective will use more than $200 million in bridge loans, preferred equity and common equity from BMO, Fengate and Boldt to buy and finance six senior living communities with...
Avoid raw milk to cut risk of bird flu, officials urge
May 01, 2024
People drinking raw unpasteurized milk are at risk for potentially contracting bird flu, the US Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday.
Long-term smell, but not taste, deficits seen after COVID-19
May 01, 2024
The deficits appear to be the greatest for individuals with the original untyped and alpha variant infections.
New AI assistant promises to bridge service gaps facing residents and families
By
John O'Connor
May 01, 2024
Yelp announced an AI-powered chatbot that could fills needs for users, whether the need is for personal care items or a new physician.