Hospice News

APRIL 22, 2024

Hospices that see higher numbers of patients in assisted living facilities tend to have lower quality scores than other providers, research has found. The findings point to possibly growing gaps of unmet needs among hospice patients in assisted living (AL) settings, according to the researchers.

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Adobe Hospice & Home Health

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

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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AT Home Care & Hospice

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

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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Hospice News

MAY 19, 2025

Florida-based VITAS Healthcare has expanded the reach of its hospice services into a new region of its home state amid rising demand. The move is aimed at increasing access to patients and family caregivers who currently lack sufficient resources in the states north central region, according to VITAS Healthcare Chairman and CEO Nick Westfall.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 16, 2024

So it may be fitting that the founders of New Day Healthcare crafted a vision for their company around the table in CEO Scott Herman’s Texas home. New Day Healthcare CEO Scott Herman In the past you’ve discussed your “burn the ships” strategy. Assisted living facilities were restricted. Can you explain that strategy?

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CareAcademy Blog

MARCH 24, 2025

Did you know there are approximately 30,600 assisted living communities in the U.S.? Start or grow your assisted living community with the right tech stack. Are you thinking of starting a new community or revamping your technology stack to make operations run smoother? Look no further.

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Hospice News

MAY 15, 2024

VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed Corp. The company recently completed its $85 million acquisition of Covenant Health and Community Services’ hospice operations and one assisted living facility location. The transaction also marks VITAS’ entry into the assisted living space.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 1, 2024

The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) voiced support for this change, though it also called for updated payment rates that would enable providers to sustain these services. Finally, we ask that assisted living be a site of care for in-home respite.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

The organization offers inpatient and home-based hospice and palliative care services, collaborates with upwards of 50 hospitals, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities and home care providers. He succeeds Neil Golub, who recently retired after serving in the role since 2011 at the Chemed Corp.

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Hospice News

JUNE 21, 2022

More than 35 years ago, the hospice Medicare benefit was enacted and has been instrumental in improving quality of life for patients,” said Nick Westfall, president and CEO of the Chemed (NYSE: CHEM) subsidiary VITAS Healthcare. “We Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), John Barrasso (R-Wy.), and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), and Krysten Sinema (D-Ariz.).

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Hospice News

APRIL 18, 2024

VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed Corp. NYSE: CHE), has completed its $85 million acquisition of Covenant Health and Community Services’ hospice operations and one assisted living facility location. The transaction also marks VITAS’ entry into the assisted living space. increase from the prior-year’s period.

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Hospice News

JULY 25, 2022

A federal court has sentenced Liana Karapetyan, former co-owner of California-based ANG Health Care, Excel Hospice, and Excel Home Healthcare, to 18 years in prison for hospice fraud and anti-kickback violations. Department of Justice filed charges against Karapetyan and her husband Akop Atoyan last year. Attorney Phillip Talbert.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 20, 2023

Virtual reality technology can reduce the use of high-cost pain therapy services and medications, according to Dr. Joseph Shega, executive vice president and chief medical officer of VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed Corp (NYSE: CHE). The post Studies: Virtual Reality Shows Promise in Palliative Care appeared first on Hospice News.

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Interim HealthCare Inc.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This National Assisted Living Week, we’re celebrating all of the long-term care providers and assisted living facilities that partner with Interim HealthCare. Long-term care providers consistently go above and beyond the call of duty forming strong connections with residents and their family members.

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Hospice News

MARCH 13, 2024

VITAS Healthcare Corporation has penned an agreement to acquire Covenant Health and Community Services’ hospice operations and one of its assisted living facility locations for $85 million. The nonprofit provider operates a 32-bed assisted living facility in Pensacola, Florida.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 12, 2023

He and his wife Liana Karapetyan owned ANG Health Care, Excel Hospice, and Excel Home Healthcare in the Sacramento area. In this case, the illegal payments allegedly went to employees of hospitals, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, as well as spouses of those individuals, according to Acting U.S.

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Hospice News

JUNE 6, 2024

Going forward, the company plans to launch a home-based primary care service, CEO Jon Rousseau said at the Jefferies Global Healthcare Conference. “We Complementing this is a diversified customer base that includes hospitals, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities and direct-to-consumer services, among others, Rousseau said.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

In addition to its own physician offices and hospitals, the company provides care in clinics, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, and long-term care acute hospitals. Chicago-based Vistria Group, which owns hospice providers Agape Care Group and Mission Healthcare, took the top spot.

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Hospice News

APRIL 5, 2024

WTWH Media, LLC (“WTWH Media”) Healthcare is pleased to announce the inaugural class of the 2024 Memory Care Innovation Awards. WTWH Media Healthcare recognizes these passionate leaders that aim to define the future of aging in America.

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Hospice News

OCTOBER 25, 2024

VITAS Launches New Florida Location VITAS Healthcare has opened a new location in Florida, expanding the hospice provider’s footprint in its home state. The company provides continuing education credits to health care providers in other settings, such as assisted living facilities, to help spread awareness about the benefits of hospice care.

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Hospice News

JANUARY 28, 2025

Prior to joining Catholic Hospice, she served as senior general manager at VITAS Healthcare in Palm Beach, Florida. Catholic Health Services provides home health, hospice, palliative care, skilled nursing and assisted living services, as well as acute rehabilitation in hospital and outpatient settings. Annes Nursing Center.

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Hospice News

JUNE 13, 2024

“This would be giving more time for families to figure out what the best next step is, whether they need to go to a nursing home and they need to get the paperwork done for that, or assisted living, or just the family getting ready in the home environment for people to come home.”

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Hospice News

MAY 19, 2023

That same year EmpRes Healthcare subsidiary Eden Health began offering hospice and palliative care in Idaho Falls. David’s HealthCare, which was formed through a partnership between HCA and two nonprofit organizations, recently launched a new home health and hospices business, branded as St. David’s HealthCare at Home and St.

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Hospice News

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

NYSE: CHE) subsidiary VITAS Healthcare is banking on improved recruitment and retention to spur upward movement on patient census, admissions and length of stay. To recap, we have now generated two quarters of sequential growth in licensed healthcare workers, sequential growth and admissions, as well as [average daily census].

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Hospice of the North Coast

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024

As we enter September, two important observances highlight the compassionate care we offer at Hospice of the North Coast: National Pain Awareness Month and National Assisted Living Week , celebrated from September 8-14, 2024. ”—a guiding principle that emphasizes the importance of choice and autonomy in hospice care.

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Executive Care

MARCH 9, 2022

If you’re considering some kind of care service for yourself or a loved one, it might interest you to learn why home healthcare providers are in demand right now. Home Healthcare Provides An Alternative To Senior Care Communities. Healthcare is provided in hospitals, of course. But nobody lives in a hospital.

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Seasons Hospice

JUNE 24, 2024

Living Options For The Elderly As individuals age, their housing needs and preferences often change. Senior housing options range from independent living to assisted living, each catering to different levels of care and support. These features help create a safe living environment for residents.

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Accessible Home Health Care

MARCH 6, 2025

Whether your family member is able to age in place in their home or needs to be taken care of in an assisted living facility, knowing which options are best for them can seem impossible. Make sure your senior has a living will , a power of attorney, and a healthcare proxy to protect their wishes in the future.

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Executive Care

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

If you’re a senior, nearing your senior years, or the loved one of a senior, it might behoove you to compare senior home care services and assisted living. Senior Home Care Services Vs. Assisted Living: What Are They? Assisted living communities are places where seniors live and can also receive care.

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Daily Nurse

APRIL 14, 2025

Licensed practical nurses (also known as licensed vocational nursesor LVNsin Texas and California) are nurses who have been trained to provide direct care to patients in assisted living and memory care facilities, nursing homes, clinics, physician offices, home health, and some hospitals.

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Hospice News

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

That same year EmpRes Healthcare subsidiary Eden Health began offering hospice and palliative care in Idaho Falls. David’s HealthCare President and CEO David Huffstutler. David’s HealthCare was formed through a partnership between hospital operator HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA) and two nonprofit organizations — St.

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Hospice News

AUGUST 8, 2024

WTWH Healthcare, a WTWH Media Company, is pleased to announce the Future Leaders Class of 2024. The Future Leaders Class of 2024 is committed to bettering the lives of those they care for,” stated Tim Mullaney, VP and Editorial Director of WTWH Healthcare. Congratulations on your well-deserved recognition.”

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed (NYSE: CHE), is seeing the benefits of ongoing community access initiatives as it continues to battle headwinds that started with the COVID-19 pandemic. They also saw a 7% decline in assisted-living facility admissions. Admission rates in Q3 were mixed depending on the referal source.

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Hospice News

JULY 25, 2024

VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed Corp. NYSE: CHE), is reaping the benefits of this recent $85 million purchase of Covenant Health and Community Services hospice business, along with one assisted living facility location. The nonprofit provider operates a 32-bed assisted living facility in Pensacola, Florida.

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Hospice News

JULY 25, 2023

There are new training models, like combined internal medicine and geriatrics residency programs, that include more teaching about geriatrics and clinical experiences in settings like the home, assisted living, or skilled nursing facilities. I think reflecting on one’s own feelings about aging is really important.

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Hospice News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The standout on length of stay was VITAS Healthcare, a subsidary of Chemed Corp (NYSE: CHEM). Another is the company-wide integration of Homecare Homebase at Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (NASDAQ: AVAH). Pennant is also starting to see occupancy rates improve among its skilled nursing and assisted living referral partners. .

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Hospice News

MAY 24, 2024

Case in point, VITAS Healthcare, a subsidiary of Chemed Corp. NYSE: CHE), made its first acquisition in several years with the $85 million acquisition of Covenant Health and Community Services’ hospice operations and one assisted living facility location.

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