Two-thirds of nursing home workers in this state struggle to make ends meet: survey … Michigan union plans strikes at three nursing homes … Survey shows 63% of Americans believe businesses have a positive...
Latest bed sensor innovations are from outer space, literally
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 13, 2023
A new sensor for bedridden seniors has been derived from technology initially used to help build and repair the International Space Station.
Biosensor company on a mission to plug leaks from failed IV insertion
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 12, 2023
A health tech company that makes biosensors for IV insertions is hoping to significantly expand its market this fall.
Business briefs, Oct. 12
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 12, 2023
A focus on HCBS can eliminate bias in senior living and care: report … Fitch Ratings affirms United Methodist Retirement Homes at BBB; outlook stable … Even with its own float pool, this provider is...
63-SNF Regency becomes new nonprofit, Wellsential Health
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 10, 2023
The Victoria, TX-based organization now known as Wellsential Health now is the largest family of nonprofit SNFs in Texas, according to the company.
PruittHealth expands presence in Georgia with 3-SNF acquisition
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 10, 2023
Norcross, GA-based PruittHealth is expanding its presence in Georgia with the acquisition of three skilled nursing facilities from Piedmont. Two of the facilities are located in Augusta, and one is located...
A chance to stabilize the senior living workforce
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 09, 2023
The federal government’s proposed staffing mandate for nursing homes ultimately would affect assisted living providers, too. But CMS is accepting comments through Nov. 6.
Business briefs, Oct. 5
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 05, 2023
Affordable senior housing operators get $160 million as advocates fight to expand offerings… Bill would block federal nursing home staffing mandate … Home health aides, licensed vocational nurses join...
Skilled nursing occupancy holds steady as providers face expense pressures: NIC
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 02, 2023
Occupancy among skilled nursing facilities held steady in July overall, after increasing in June, according to the latest Skilled Nursing Monthly Report, released Thursday by NIC MAP Vision.
Instability, disparity trend across SNF industry
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 02, 2023
“State-specific instability and disparity” is “the predominant trend this year” for skilled nursing providers, according to the “38th SNF Cost Comparison and Industry Trends Report” delivered...