Senior Living Providers Could Acquire Home Health On the Cheap in 2020

Senior living providers could have a golden chance to acquire home health agencies early next year. Although, the opportunity is not for the faint of heart. On January 1, 2020, a new home health Medicare payment framework will take effect. Dubbed the patient-driven groupings model (PDGM), the system could overwhelm smaller home health agencies and […]

Kendal Corp. Expands ‘At Home’ Program Under New Strategic Plan

As part of a recently devised strategic plan, Kendal at Home is starting to become more integrated into the continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) of Kendal Corp., one of the largest non-profit senior housing operators in the nation. Founded in 2003, Kendal at Home was an early example of a “CCRC Without Walls” program, in […]

Maplewood Senior Living Shuts Down Home Care Division

Just over a year after its official launch, Maplewood Senior Living’s home care division is disbanding. Specifically, the Westport, Connecticut-based senior housing provider is shutting down its Maplewood at Home division over the next two months, The News-Times reported. Maplewood Senior Living had not responded to Senior Housing News’ request for comment as of press […]

How Brandywine Living Forged a Successful Home Health Partnership

For senior living operators, partnerships with outside health care organizations can hold tremendous value—but they must be approached carefully to actually work. New Jersey-based Brandywine Living, which operates 29 communities across six states, has learned this firsthand. Six of Brandywine’s communities have partnered with Bayada Home Health Care, which is also based in the Garden […]

Regional Provider Latest to Blend Senior Living, Home Health

Large senior living providers across the nation, including Senior Lifestyle Corp. and Five Star Senior Living (NYSE: FVE), are building out their ancillary services, including home health. But this trend extends to smaller companies as well, such as Omaha, Nebraska-based Heritage Communities. “We decided to start a home health service line because we realize not every […]

Five Star Dips Its Toes in Home Care, Considers Scaling Up

As the baby boom generation ages in the coming years, demand for private-pay senior living is expected to soar—but so too is demand for at-home care. Recognizing this, many independent living and assisted living companies are taking a closer look than ever before at the opportunity and risks in expanding their services to include private-pay […]

Holiday’s Bill Thomas Shares Details About New Home Care Platform

Holiday Retirement is divulging more details about Milo, its new home care venture—including pricing information. Bill Thomas, M.D., a geriatrician and the driving force behind Milo, discussed the motivations for the new home care platform in an hour-long Facebook Live event on Monday. Known for establishing the Green House Model of long-term care, Thomas now serves as […]