When it comes to dining and environmental services, skilled nursing leaders believe that technology can help their organizations achieve some key goals. However, 54% of respondents to a recent Skilled Nursing News survey said they have no major changes planned when it comes to service strategy over the next one to two years. That was […]
After years of pandemic-driven focus away from dietary departments, dining is back in the spotlight – and impacting operations. Residents’ preference for in-room meals has created social and staffing challenges, while expectations for quality dining remain high, and this has resulted in some solutions that improve both clinical care and quality while reducing burdens for […]
ExaCare AI, which creates technology to automate operations in post-acute care facilities, has raised $30 million in Series A funding to enhance its AI platform for skilled nursing and home care. Used in over 1,500 facilities – including National Health Care Associates, Journey Skilled Nursing, Monarch Healthcare Management, Majestic Care, and Ignite Medical Resorts – […]
Having the right staff is key for skilled nursing providers to remain financially viable in a volatile market, and with recent regulatory changes, planning for higher acuity patients takes priority. These are some of the takeaways leaders from Journey Skilled Nursing and Ocean Healthcare shared during a panel discussion at the recent Skilled Nursing News’ […]
Skilled nursing providers are adapting to a new, post-pandemic landscape for working with acute-care partners and participating in value-based care models like accountable care organizations (ACOs). However, it remains essential for SNF providers to get a seat at the table early in the process and play a role in building partnership models. These are some […]
Technology is shaping operations, care delivery, staffing, and regulatory risk management in nursing homes, and its deployment, long thought to be behind the times, is finally catching up to other sectors within the health care continuum. From a regulatory and risk management perspective, Brickyard Healthcare’s chief clinical officer, Lisa Chubb, said that the use of […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proceeding with a $75 million program to help address the shortage of nurses and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) in U.S. nursing homes. “The reality is, we have a shortage of qualified nursing home staff in every state in America – that has to change, starting now,” […]
When it comes to wound care, expertise and consistency can make all the difference. Great wound care has impact beyond health outcomes, as it provides residents’ comfort and peace of mind. That’s where Vohra Wound Physicians step in. As the nation’s leading provider of bedside wound care, Vohra brings a proven model built on advanced […]
By Kristin Carroll Building a strong and stable workforce continues to rank among the most daunting challenges across the skilled nursing sector, but providers are notching wins in recruitment and retention. Monarch Healthcare Management, Journey and Senior Management Inc. Care & Rehab have succeeded in drastically reducing use of agency staff; have created new roles, […]
A regulatory hat will be the latest of many worn by medical directors at nursing homes. They are expected to play an integral role in surveys moving forward, and will be on the hook if documentation is missing or a situation wasn’t handled with new survey requirements in mind. Medical directors already have significant administrative […]
The nursing home sector is undergoing a significant transformation in real time, driven by a recognition that the traditional, reactive model is no longer sustainable. Changes in occupancy patterns, increasing patient acuity, evolving workforce dynamics, and shifting payment structures are all contributing to this redefinition, according to Austin Steele, chief strategy officer for Indiana-based operator […]
There’s still ambiguity in how surveyors will interpret new elements of survey changes, but tightening up documentation to best reflect a resident’s condition and care plan goals will be key for nursing homes adjusting to these. According to operators who’ve begun implementing these changes, the new survey effective April 28 aims to improve assessment accuracy, […]
High-level citations could be on the rise since new requirements for transfers and discharges went into effect on April 28. Immediate jeopardy (IJ) citations, for instance, that are dreaded by nursing home operators and are often the result of the many benign and avoidable ways facility staff can misunderstand the citation, can increase with the […]
While the demand for nursing home MDS coordinators has always been higher than their availability, some organizations are beginning to see fruits from concerted efforts to stabilize this specialized role. MDS coordinators ensure accuracy of minimum data set (MDS), which in turn is evaluated by surveyors. With brand new survey changes going into effect Monday […]
It’s been over a year since nursing homes began implementing – and enduring pain points – in the transition from Section G to GG in the Minimum Data Set (MDS), but efforts to address the initial troubles seem to be paying off. The challenges of incorporating the changes to MDS came with higher administrative burdens […]
The economic and operational climate continues to favor big players and industry consolidation this year. As a result, top providers to watch in 2025 are those chains planning to tap into scale for efficiencies, as well as those leveraging technology and value-based care to thrive. It’s worth noting that operational pressures, including a shortage of […]
Starting a new nursing home business is rare, considering the sector’s notoriously tight regulations and slim margins. But, Indiana-based Journey Skilled Nursing has grown to 22 facilities across six states in just under a year, with plans for more M&A in the spring of 2025. Journey is led by industry veteran Bernie McGuinness, who has […]
Indiana-based Majestic Care added six properties in Ohio to its portfolio. Meanwhile, Ensign announced its part in a recent acquisition of Alabama and Tennessee properties formerly operated by American Health Communities and Rehab America. Majestic Care Adds Six Nursing Homes in Ohio Indiana-based Majestic Management added six long-term care facilities to its portfolio effective Dec. […]
Despite the sector continuing to grapple with staffing shortages, rising operational costs, and regulatory uncertainty, emerging trends have skilled nursing leaders gearing up for a positive 2025, with fewer challenges and more opportunities on the horizon. As we look ahead, several key trends are expected to shape the sector from regulatory shifts to financial turbulence, […]
Indiana-based Journey Skilled Nursing acquired eight nursing homes in Georgia, selecting the facilities for their dedication to quality care and strong community connections. These additions to Journey’s growing footprint in the skilled nursing space were announced last week and further strengthen the fledgling company’s presence in Georgia. Journey, which launched in March, already operates Dublin […]
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