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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. Assisted living and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) have been joining the mix, taking varied routes to growth into home-based hospice care. Among the 1.6

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Mission Health Services Acquires Angel’s Crossing Home Hospice

Hospice News

Mission is a nonprofit provider of nursing home, assisted living, short term care, memory care and therapy services. The long term care company Mission Health Services has acquired Utah-based Angel’s Crossing Home Hospice. The M&A advisory firm Agenda Health facilitated the transaction. Financial terms were undisclosed.

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Hospice Care Found Lacking in Assisted Living Setting

Hospice News

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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The ‘Paradigm Shift’ of Hospice Service Diversification

Hospice News

The San Antonio, Texas-headquartered company provides hospice, home health, veterans services, assisted living and skilled nursing services. Touchstone Communities has provided care since 1994 and is currently considering the launch of a new behavioral health service line, Campbell indicated.

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‘Small But Significant’ Keys to Amplifying Hospice Grief Support

Hospice News

Angela Hospices grief team collaborates with local school systems and educators, faith-based and religious organizations, legal resources and funeral homes, as well as assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.

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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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Ensuring Bath Safety in Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities

Adobe Hospice & Home Health

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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