The 2011 edition of ElderLawAnswers’ popular long-term care planning guide is available in a new downloadable version . . .

These services promise to help families find a good long-term care facility for free, but in many cases there’s a hidden price . . .

[at MarketWatch] – Double-digit percentage drops hit shares of several nursing-home operators as investors react to a proposed Medicare rate-cut proposal

[Business Wire] – Five Star Quality Care, Inc. today announced that it will host a conference call in conjunction with the announcement of its first quarter 2011 financial results.

Reverse mortgage applicants are among the losers in the budget deal cutting $38 billion in spending that President Obama . . .

[PR Newswire] – Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. announced today that it expects to release its 2011 first quarter results after the market closes on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. A conference call and webcast will be held Wednesday, May 4 at 9:00 a.m.

[PR Newswire] – Sunrise Senior Living, Inc. announced today that it has priced $75 million principal amount of its 5.00% junior subordinated convertible notes due 2041. The notes will be sold to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Most seniors want to be able to stay at home as long as they can instead of moving into a nursing home. . .

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced it will now permit states to give Medicaid. . .