As managed care plans continue to reshape the skilled nursing landscape, operators must navigate the complexities of managing patients under managed healthcare programs, including maintaining patient census levels, adapting to industry-specific policies, and addressing issues related to case managers’ involvement. As Medicare Advantage continues to penetrate the nursing home market, leaders have said that MA […]
Despite an over saturation of beds in Illinois, Accolade Healthcare, which recently acquired a 213- bed skilled nursing facility in Champaign County, said the acquisition takes into account a changing occupancy situation and links to a local hospital. “About six years ago, I probably wouldn’t have ever gone into Champaign County because it was oversaturated […]
Accolade Healthcare, a skilled nursing provider based in Illinois, launched a video campaign to help with recruitment, which has been running for over a year and has made a positive workforce impact — and awards for the organization. Launched in 2017 Accolade Healthcare provides care in six skilled nursing facilities across central Illinois, where its […]
With 14% of its workforce gone since the start of the pandemic, nursing home operators are constantly on the lookout for creative ways to bring in much needed caregivers. While some have looked overseas and advocated for an expedited visa process or immigration reform, other operators are calling on federal officials to step in and […]
As nursing homes continue to see a high turnover rate among registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants, operators continue to do anything they can to keep staff, including offering pay increases, incentives and educational benefits. Some leaders in the industry see the international staff pool as the sector’s best chance to get […]
Arkansas Veterans Home Receives $1.8M Subsidy After operating at a deficit for more than a year and a half, an Arkansas skilled nursing facility for veterans finally received a $1.8 million boost. Legislators last week approved a call from the governor to send the funds to the Arkansas State Veterans Home in North Little Rock, […]
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