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Why Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living Operators Invest in Home-Based Hospice Programs

Hospice News

Offering hospice can be a gamechanger for skilled nursing and assisted living operators looking to stand out from competitors and improve patient reach. Home-based care, including hospice, has become an increasingly attractive space for facility-based health care providers of all walks. Among the 1.6

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Assisted Living Week

AT Home Care & Hospice

Assisted Living Week 2023 This year from September 10th through September 16th, join us in celebrating Assisted Living Week 2023. We celebrate this week to recognize all the amazing people involved in assisted living facilities (ALF), including staff, volunteers, and hospice and home healthcare professionals.

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Ensuring Bath Safety in Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities

AT Home Care & Hospice

By: Matt Kovalchick, PT Introduction: Bath safety is a critical issue in Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Assisted Living Facilities (ALF), where residents often face mobility or balance challenges. These limitations can unfortunately lead to falls and other incidents during what should be a private and dignified experience.

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Pennant Sees ‘Record-Breaking’ Hospice, Home Health Growth

Hospice News

NASDAQ: PNTG) brought in record-high service revenue during the first quarter of the year, in part fueled by growth in its hospice and home health service lines. Pennant is the holding company of independent subsidiaries that operate 112 home health and hospice agencies and 53 senior living communities across 13 states.

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Hospice, Home Health Providers ‘Squeezing Turnips’ Competing for Clinical Staff

Hospice News

Hospice and home health care providers’ recruitment and retention strategies have narrowed their focus on workers’ key priorities, with organizational culture among the heaviest hitters on their lists. Like many health care providers, Accurate saw nursing turnover rise during the pandemic, with volumes improving since.

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Legacy Care Partners Acquires Superior Home Health, Hospice

Hospice News

Wisconsin-headquartered Legacy Care Partners Inc. has acquired Superior Home Health and Superior Hospice of Texas. Combined, Superior’s home health and hospice businesses operate seven locations that serve 50 Texas counties and more than 500 cities. The company also provides care in Florida, Michigan and Wisconsin.

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As Inpatient Hospice Doors Swing Open, Others Slam Shut Nationwide

Hospice News

Patient preferences are trending towards home-based hospice care, leaving some inpatient facilities between a rock and a hard place. Meanwhile, other hospices diversify and expand their inpatient service capabilities. Shifting care preferences are another driving force behind the closure, according to MercyOne.

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