Money moves
REIT Announces $280M SNF Portfolio Acquisition
National Health Investors closed on a 28-facility acquisition spanning Tennessee and Kentucky at $105K per bed.
Policy watch
Biden Administration Defends Staffing Rule in Court Brief
DOJ attorneys argued CMS has clear authority to establish minimum staffing requirements.
Heads up
Fire Causes Evacuation of 85-Bed Texas Facility
All residents safely relocated; cause under investigation by state fire marshal.
Deal watch
Hospital System Acquires Affiliated SNFs
The vertical integration move brings 6 facilities under health system ownership.
The bottom line

Quality, compliance, and financial sustainability remain the triple challenge for today's SNF leaders.