Athena Health Care, once a dominant player in Connecticut’s nursing home sector, plans to close two more facilities in the state, further consolidating its operations as it struggles with financial difficulties stemming from staffing shortages, rising operational costs, and the need for costly building updates. After the closures, which will impact 200 residents, Athena will […]
Athena Health Care Systems
Athena Health Care Systems, based in Connecticut, has sold off a significant portion of its portfolio to the New York provider National Health Care Associates, marking the second time the operator has sold off assets this year. Athena sold five of its 15 Connecticut facilities for more than $30 million, according to a report in […]
As financial transparency continues to be one of the top nursing home reform initiatives of state and federal officials, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has taken this push one step further with the potential use of forensic audits. Gov. Lamont introduced a bill to authorize the use of forensic audits when the state Department of Social […]
The federal government this week announced a settlement with a regional skilled nursing chain that officials accused of discriminating against residents with opioid use disorder. Athena Health Care Systems will adopt a non-discrimination policy regarding patients dealing with opioid addiction, develop training programs, and pay a $10,000 civil penalty to the government as part of […]
Benedictine Health System Buys Nursing Home It Operates in Minnesota The ownership transfer of Benedictine Living Community, a nursing home in St. Peter, Minn., to Benedictine Health System was finalized by the City Council last week, The Mankato Free Press reported Tuesday. The move also terminated the old lease for the property. Benedictine Health System […]
Athena Health Care Buys Masonicare SNF in CT Athena Health Care Systems reached an agreement to purchase Masonicare’s Newtown, Connecticut skilled nursing facility and assisted living community, The Newtown Bee reported. The campus is licensed for 154 skilled nursing beds and 55 assisted living apartments, and the sale is expected to close by the end […]
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