by - October 18, 2022 4:55 pm
New nursing home being built in south Fort Smith
A new $20-million, skilled nursing facility is in the works for U.S. 71 South in Fort Smith. A building permit was issued Oct. 5 for the nursing home that will…
Tag: nursing homes
by - August 18, 2021 9:17 pm
Feds announce plan to require worker vaccinations for nursing homes in order to keep Medicare, Medicaid
The nation’s nursing homes are under additional pressure from the federal government to increase worker vaccinations, according to a new emergency regulation announced Wednesday (Aug. 18) from The Centers for…
by - December 16, 2020 2:26 pm
Nursing home sector facing financial hardships from COVID-19 costs
A recent survey by American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living of 953 nursing home providers across the country found 66% said they won’t make it…
by - January 16, 2019 5:19 am
Nursing home roles will continue expanding in the community
Marlisa Thompson, the administrator at Greene Acres Nursing Home in Paragould, knew she was destined for a life in long-term care immediately. A former aerobics instructor and director of activity…
by - June 14, 2016 7:05 pm
Group supporting medical lawsuit reform raises $250,000 from nursing homes
A group hoping to cap noneconomic damages for health care providers and limit attorneys’ contingency fees has raised more than $313,000, including $250,000 from the Arkansas Health Care Association, which…