Services Guide.Introduction Welcome to the Special Purchasing Guide devoted exclusively to Services. Similar in format to our annual BUYERS GUIDE, this targeted Services Guide will direct you to companies providing ancillary, business, and resident care services to long-term care long-term care (LTC), n the provision of medical, social, and personal care services on a recurring or continuing basis to persons with chronic physical or mental disorders. professionals. With its 43 listings, we're sure you'll find the right provider for the services you need. Please let me know if you have any comments or suggestions for this and future Specialty Purchasing Guides. Cecily A. Andrews Associate Publisher Phone: (216) 391-9100, ext. 229 Fax: (216) 391-9200 E-mail: candrews@vendomegrp.com ANCILLARY ARCHITECTS BeeryRio Springfield, VA Contact: Steven Ruiz Ph. (703) 426-9057 Fax (703) 426-9280 Web: www.beeryrio.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Brown Calabretta Architects, Inc. Columbus, OH Contact: Richard Brown Richard Brown can refer to:
Ph. (614) 298-2132 Fax (614) 298-2151 E-mail: rick@bcanet.com Web: info@bcanet.com Calvin L. Hinz Architects, PC Elkhorn, NE Contact: Emily Douglas Ph. (800) 291-6941 Fax (402) 291-9193 E-mail: info@clharchitects.com Web: www.clharchitects.com Cubellis Ecoplan Freehold, NJ Contact: Steve Leone Ph. (732) 294-0110 Fax (732) 294-8820 E-mail: sleone@cubellis.com Web: www.cubellis.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dorsky Hodgson Parrish Yue Cleveland, OH Contact: Cornelia Hodgson, AIA AIA - Application Integration Architecture Ph. (216) 464-8600 Fax (216) 464-8608 E-mail: chodgson@dhpy-arch.com Web: www.dorskyhodgson.com Dorsky Hodgson Parrish Yue is a national architecture, planning, interiors, and environmental graphics firm embracing fresh thinking, innovative design, and a collaborative approach to serving client needs. The Senior Living Studio received two Silver Awards from the 2006 Best of Seniors Housing Awards and was honored to feature two projects in the 2006 Design for Aging Review. DHPY's expanded leadership team provides a strategically focused organization in three locations--Cleveland, Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale (lô`dərdāl), residential, commercial, and resort city (1990 pop. 149,377), seat of Broward co., SE Fla., on the Atlantic coast; settled around a fort built (c.1837) in the Seminole War, inc. 1911. , and Washington, D.C. Earl Swensson Associates, Inc. Nashville, TN Contact: Sandy Dickerson Ph. (615) 329-9445 Fax (615) 329-9482 E-mail: sandyd@esarch.com Web: www.esarch.com EGA (Enhanced Graphics Adapter) An early IBM video display standard that provided medium-resolution text and graphics. It required a digital RGB Enhanced Color Display or equivalent monitor and was superseded by VGA. EGA - Enhanced Graphics Adapter , PC Newburyport, MA Contact: Gerald B. Menke, AIA Ph. (978) 462-5515 Fax (978) 462-5525 E-mail: info@ega.net Web: www.ega.net EGA is an architectural design This article or section may contain original research or unverified claims. Please help Wikipedia by adding references. See the for details. This article has been tagged since September 2007. and planning firm that designed its first retirement community more than 39 years ago. EGA's primary practice is the design of award-winning senior living environments. The firm has completed more than 100 projects for the elderly. EGA has developed prototypes for a number of large companies and has also done work with nonprofit organizations. EGA has offices in Des Moines, Iowa “Des Moines” redirects here. For other uses, see Des Moines (disambiguation). Des Moines (pronounced /dɪˈmɔɪn/ in English, , and Newburyport, Massachusetts . Engberg Anderson Design Partnership, Inc. Milwaukee, WI Contact: Andrew Alden Ph. (414) 944-9000 Fax (414) 944-9100 E-mail: andrewa@eadp.com Web: www.eadp.com Engberg Anderson Design Partnership, Inc., specializes in caring environments for the aged. We incorporate current research to develop innovative environments for residents, staff, and family members. Our 70-person firm includes planners, architects, and interior designers who work as a team with our clients to create holistic design solutions. We are dedicated to designing environments that help improve quality of life and quality of care. Please contact Partner Keith Anderson For the reggae artist also known as Keith Anderson, see . Keith Anderson (born on January 12, 1968, in Miami, Oklahoma) is an American country singer. Early life , AIA, or Andrew Alden for further information. Francis Cauffman Foley Hoffmann Architects Ltd. Syracuse, NY Contact: John Ceresoli Ph. (315) 423-0463 Fax (315) 423-9830 E-mail: jceresoli@fcfh-syr.com Web: www.fcfh-did.com Francis Cauffman Foley Hoffmann Architects has supported its clients for more than 50 years with innovative architecture, planning, and interior design services. The practice is recognized for being on the leading edge of new investigations in long-term care. Our depth and expertise include continuing care continuing care a professional convention that a veterinarian who is treating an animal is obliged to continue treating that case unless an arrangement is made with its custodian to transfer the care to another practitioner or to a specialist. retirement communities, independent living, assisted living as·sist·ed living n. A living arrangement in which people with special needs, especially older people with disabilities, reside in a facility that provides help with everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing, and taking medication. , Alzheimer's facilities, skilled nursing, adult day care, rehabilitation facilities, and hospice care. The firm is a national practice with offices in Syracuse, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Jordan & Associates Fayetteville, AR Contact: Steve Jordan Steve Jordan may refer to:
Ph. (479) 444-9923 Fax (479) 444-9924 E-mail: sjordan@jordanassociates.com KKE KKE Communist Party of Greece KKE K.K. Electronics India (India) Architects, Inc. Minneapolis, MN Contact: Greg Woollums, AIA Ph. (612) 339-4200 Fax (612) 342-9267 E-mail: gwoollums@kke.com Web: www.kke.com Dedicated to the needs of sponsors, owners, caregivers, and residents and their families, KKE's nationally recognized Designs for Aging team brings you broad expertise in the full spectrum of housing and care options: independent, assisted, dementia specific, skilled nursing, and subacute care. Our team works closely with you to define goals and understand and expand your vision through a research-based approach. By designing from the "inside out," KKE expands understanding, produces state-of-the-art design and, most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , enriches lives. Mahan Rykiel Associates, Inc. Baltimore, MD Contact: Catherine Mahan Ph. (410) 235-6001 Fax (410) 235-6002 E-mail: hr@mahanrykiel.com Web: www.mahanrykiel.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Nelson*Tremain Partnership Minneapolis, MN Contact: Gaius G. Nelson Ph. (612) 331-7178 Fax (612) 331-8255 E-mail: gaius@ntp.cc Web: www.ntp.cc Perkins+Will Chicago, IL Contact: Jean Mah, AIA, FACHA, LEED AP Ph. (800) 837-9455 Fax (312) 755-0775 E-mail: healthcare@perkinswill.com Web: www.perkinswill.com [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rees Associates, Inc. Dallas, TX Contact: Gina Konganda Ph. (214) 522-7337 Fax (214) 522-0444 E-mail: gpk@rees.com Web: www.rees.com Reese, Lower, Patrick & Scott, Ltd. Lancaster, PA Contact: Kathleen Goff Ph. (717) 560-9501 Fax (717) 560-2373 E-mail: kgoff@rlps.com Web: www.rlps.com RM Sovich Architecture Baltimore, MD Contact: Jennifer Reese Ph. (410) 377-5487 Fax (410) 377-5553 E-mail: rmsovich@rmsarchitecture.com RM Sovich Architecture is an architecture and interior design firm known for an experiential approach to the design of environments for the elderly with specific expertise in: skilled nursing care, assisted living, independent living, senior cooperatives, adult day care, and continuing care retirement communities. We believe that good design contributes to one's health, well-being, emotions, and ability to learn. We strive to create places that stimulate the intellect, touch the emotions, and engage the senses. SmithGroup, Inc. San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , CA Contact: Joyce Polhamus Ph. (415) 227-0100 Fax (415) 882-7718 E-mail: joyce.polhamus@smithgroup.com Web: www.smithgroup.com Todd & Associates, Inc. Phoenix, AZ Contact: Gary Todd Ph. (602) 952-8280 Fax (602) 952-8995 E-mail: garytodd@toddassoc.com Web: www.toddassoc.com Tsomides Associates Architects Planners Newton Upper Falls Upper Falls may be:
Contact: Constantine Tsomides Ph. (617) 969-4774 Fax (617) 969-4793 E-mail: ctsomides@tsomides.com Web: www.tsomides.com WAI WAI Web Accessibility Initiative (W3C) WAI Where Am I? WAI Wales Arts International (UK) WAI Women in Aviation, International WAI Warm Air Intake WAI Web Application Interface Continuum Saint Paul Saint Paul, city (1990 pop. 272,235), state capital and seat of Ramsey co., E Minn., on bluffs along the Mississippi River, contiguous with Minneapolis, forming the Twin Cities metropolitan area; inc. 1854. , MN Contact: David Wolterstorff Ph. (651) 227-0644 Fax (651) 223-5092 E-mail: davidw@waicontinuum.com Web: www.waicontinuum.com WAI Continuum's repositioning designs, at the forefront of the industry, are creating dynamic environments for both providers and residents. Through our holistic approach holistic approach A term used in alternative health for a philosophical approach to health care, in which the entire Pt is evaluated and treated. See Alternative medicine, Holistic medicine. , integration of alternative products (such as dementia care, wellness centers, or specialized care), and living architecture philosophies, our clients are observing positive influences on the resident quality of life and care--exploring firsthand how the environment can support the delivery of services while providing a stronger financial position to the provider. FOODSERVICE CONTRACTORS Unidine Corporation Newton, MA Contact: Christopher Chronis Ph. (617) 467-3700 Fax (617) 467-3777 E-mail: info@unidine.com Web: www.unidine.com Unidine Corporation is a privately held food and dining management provider serving senior living communities, hospitals, and businesses. Unidine brings unparalleled management and culinary expertise to deliver a customized, quality dining experience that is second to none. We provide better food, variety, and service all while guaranteeing financial results through disciplined budgetary controls and operational systems. Unidine has 1,000 employees at 70 locations from Maine to Maryland. For more information call (877) UNIDINE (864-3463) or visit our Web site. INTERIOR DESIGN Direct Supply Milwaukee, WI Ph. (800) 634-7328 Fax (800) 770-1707 E-mail: deardirect@directs.com Web: www.directsupply.net See our ad on Cover 4 GMK GMK Grand Master Key (locksmithing) GMK Gnu Make File Interiors Group Columbia, SC Contact: Brooke Muller Ph. (803) 256-0000 Fax (803) 256-4378 E-mail: bmuller@gmka.com Web: www.gmka.com GMK Interiors Group, senior living interior design specialist, provides full interior design services, including total color schemes, interior architectural details, furniture selections, window treatment design, artwork selections, accessorizing, marketing collateral Marketing collateral, in marketing and sales, is the collection of media used to support the sales of a product or service. These sales aids are intended to make the sales effort easier and more effective. , development, and procurement and installation of furnishings. Experience includes full CCRC Noun 1. CCRC - an agency in the Department of Defense that is a national center for research on all aspects of injury control and casualty care Casualty Care Research Center design, as seen at Bishop Gadsden, Charleston, S.C.; The Village at Brookwood, Burlington, N.C.; Westminster Canterbury at Lynchburg, Lynchburg, Va.; Carlton Cove, Huntsville, Ala.; and Givens Estates, Asheville, N.C. Hanna Z. Interiors, Ltd. Riverwoods, IL Contact: Janet Merutka Ph. (847) 729-1199 Fax (847) 729-1044 E-mail: janmerutka@aol.com Web: www.hannazinteriors.com KKE Architects, Inc. Minneapolis, MN Contact: Greg Woollums, AIA Ph. (612) 339-4200 Fax (612) 342-9267 E-mail: gwoollums@kke.com Web: www.kke.com Dedicated to the needs of sponsors, owners, caregivers, and residents and their families, KKE's nationally recognized Designs for Aging team brings you broad expertise in the full spectrum of housing and care options: independent, assisted, dementia specific, skilled nursing, and subacute care. Our team works closely with you to define goals and understand and expand your vision through a research-based approach. By designing from the "inside out," KKE expands understanding, produces state-of-the-art design and, most importantly, enriches lives. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Merlino Design Partnership Gulph Mills, PA Contact: Bruce Hurowitz Ph. (610) 313-9550 Fax (610) 313-9551 E-mail: bruce@merlinodesign.com Web: www.merlinodesign.com Merlino Design Partnership is an internationally recognized design firm with offices in Philadelphia, Chicago, and Orlando. We have considerable experience in designing active-adult retirement communities; independent living, assisted living, and nursing facilities; and special needs facilities, as well as hospitals, medical office buildings, and medical suites. We are confident in our ability to provide both functional and aesthetic designs that meet the highest standards. SmithGroup, Inc. San Francisco, CA Contact: Joyce Polhamus Ph. (415) 227-0100 Fax (415) 882-7718 E-mail: joyce.polhamus@smithgroup.com Web: www.smithgroup.com Snowden Design, Inc. Fullerton, CA Contact: Kristin Ellingsen Ph. (714) 449-1654 Fax (714) 449-9137 E-mail: kristin@snowdendesign.com Web: www.snowdendesign.com BUSINESS BUSINESS PROCESS OUTSOURCING Business process outsourcing (BPO) is the contracting of a specific business task, such as payroll, to a third-party service provider. Usually, BPO is implemented as a cost-saving measure for tasks that a company requires but does not depend upon to maintain its position in CareCentric, Inc. Atlanta, GA Contact: David Pridmore Ph. (800) 254-9872 Fax (770) 384-1650 E-mail: info@carecentric.com Web: www.carecentric.com CareCentric's business process outsourcing (BPO BPO Business Process Outsourcing BPO Benevolent & Protective Order (of Elks of the USA) BPO Benzoyl Peroxide BPO Business Process Optimization BPO Broker Price Opinions BPO Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra ) services include billing and collections, payroll and accounts payable, general ledger General Ledger A company's accounting records. This formal ledger contains all the financial accounts and statements of a business. Notes: The ledger uses two columns: one records debits, the other has offsetting credits. and financial reporting, treasury services Treasury services is a function of an investment bank which provides transaction, investment and information services for chief financial officers, treasurers. Treasury services concentrates and invests client money, and provides trade finance and logistics solutions as well as , cost reporting, and tax filing--with real-time operations reporting through our Business Intelligence Viewer. Our BPO services are supported by information technology outsourcing Information Technology Outsoucing or ITO is a company's outsourcing of computer or Internet related work, such as programming, to other companies. It is used in refence to Business Process Outsourcing or BPO, which is the outsourcing of the work that does not require so much services that includeapplication hosting, telecommunications infrastructure, operations monitoring, and help desk. Don't worry about your back-office and technology needs. Outsource them to us--all for a manageable monthly fee. FINANCING Cambridge Realty Capital Chicago, IL Contact: Katie Trice Ph. (312) 357-1601 Fax (312) 357-1611 E-mail: info@cambridgecap.com Web: www.cambridgecap.com CapitalSource Finance LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control Chevy Chase Chevy Chase (chĕv`ē), town (1990 pop. 8,559), Montgomery co., W central Md., a residential suburb of Washington, D.C.; founded as a village, inc. 1914. , MD Contact: Steve Gilleland Ph. (301) 841-2700 Fax (301) 841-2340 E-mail: info@capitalsource.com Web: www.capitalsource.com CapitalSource provides in-depth industry expertise and rapid execution capabilities to deliver innovative, flexible, and timely financing solutions to skilled nursing facilities skilled nursing facility n. Abbr. SNF An establishment that houses chronically ill, usually elderly patients, and provides long-term nursing care, rehabilitation, and other services. : Floating and Fixed Rate Mortgage Debt financing Debt Financing When a firm raises money for working capital or capital expenditures by selling bonds, bills, or notes to individual and/or institutional investors. In return for lending the money, the individuals or institutions become creditors and receive a promise to repay , Bridge financing Bridge Financing A method of financing, used by companies before their IPO, to obtain necessary cash for the maintenance of operations. Notes: These funds are usually supplied by the investment bank underwriting the new issue. , Sale Leaseback, HUD Hud (h  d), a pre-Qur'anic prophet of Islam. Hud unsuccessfully exhorted his South Arabian people, the Ad, to worship the One God. financing, Asset-Based financing Asset-based financingMethods of financing in which lenders and equity investors look principally to the cash flow from a particular asset or set of assets for a return on, and the return of, their financing. , Acquisition loans, Debtor-in-Possession financing Debtor-in-possession financing New debt obtained by a firm during the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, Federal Bankruptcy Rule 4001 (c)(1). This financing is unique because it is secured, that is, it has priority over existing debt, equity and other claims. , and Mezzanine loans. Gershman Mortgage St. Louis, MO Contact: Mark Unangst Ph. (314) 889-0600 Fax (314) 854-9565 E-mail: gershman@gershman.com Web: www.gershman.com Impact Leasing Solutions, Inc. Chicago, IL Contact: Dave Pleger, CPA (Computer Press Association, Landing, NJ) An earlier membership organization founded in 1983 that promoted excellence in computer journalism. Its annual awards honored outstanding examples in print, broadcast and electronic media. The CPA disbanded in 2000. Ph. (888) 532-7339 E-mail: dave@impactleasing.com Web: www.impactleasing.com Do you need to overcome budget constraints? Do you want to be able to afford more of the best equipment or software now? Leave cash for growth or emergencies by using alternative financing solutions including: * Equipment and software leasing * Working capital loans * Start-up funding * Expansion loans Impact Leasing Solutions provides comprehensive financing soltions from $5,000 to $5,000,000 for the long-term healthcare industry. Special nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization terms are also available. INFORMATION RESOURCES (1) The data and information assets of an organization, department or unit. See data administration. (2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. , SENIOR CARE TECHNOLOGIES Tech for LTC LTC abbr. lieutenant colonel Contact: Maggie Calkins, PhD E-mail: info@techforltc.org Web: www.techforltc.org INSURANCE Aon Association Services Washington, DC Contact: Maria Moreno Ph. (800) 865-7307 Fax (800) 701-1982 E-mail: info@aahsa-insurance.com Web: www.aahsa-insurance.com The AAHSA-recognized Directors & Officers Liability and Property/Casualty Insurance programs provide broad coverages, competitive premiums, and comprehensive risk management education. Earn a 10% premium credit on General and Professional Liability coverages by successfully meeting the requirements of the Aon Quality Institute. Minimize and properly manage workplace wrongdoing wrong·do·er n. One who does wrong, especially morally or ethically. wrong  do , loss, and litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute.When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation. with AGOSNET[TM], a loss-control platform for our D & O insureds. It is accessible online and offers an AGOS toll-free hot line for human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. consulting advice. Evercare Minnetonka, MN Contact: Richard Dinsdale Ph. (800) 582-9579 Fax (952) 936-6902 E-mail: rwdinsdale@uhc.com Web: www.evercareonline.com Evercare helps aged, chronically ill, blind, and disabled individuals living at home, in a community setting, or in nursing homes through a variety of Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay long-term care plans. We coordinate a range of home- and community-based services designed to improve health outcomes and allow consumers to reside in their setting of choice. Evercare serves nearly 100,000 enrollees across the country. Evercare is part of the UnitedHealth Group UnitedHealth Group Incorporated NYSE: UNH is a managed health care company. It is the parent of United Healthcare, one of the largest health insurers in the U.S. It was created in 1977, as UnitedHealthCare Corporation (it renamed itself in 1998), but traces its origin to a family of companies. K & B Underwriters, LLC Reston, VA Contact: Ashley Watts Ph. (888) 760-3194 Fax (703) 707-9696 E-mail: info@kbunderwriters.com Web: www.kbunderwriters.com K & B Underwriters is the premier national eldercare eld·er·care n. Social and medical programs and facilities intended for the care and maintenance of the aged. insurance expert. We partner with your agent, adding underwriting expertise, access to group buying power Buying Power The money an investor has available to buy securities. In a margin account, the buying power is the total cash held in the brokerage account plus maximum margin available. Also referred to as "Excess Equity. , and better rates with insurance companies. General and Professional Liability insurance programs are available for nursing homes, independent living facilities, assisted living facilities, CCRCs, adult day care centers, group homes, and home health agencies. Property and auto coverage may be available with GL/PL liability coverage. LENDERS CapitalSource Finance LLC Chevy Chase, MD Contact: Steve Gilleland Ph. (301) 841-2700 Fax (301) 841-2340 E-mail: info@capitalsource.com Web: www.capitalsource.com CapitalSource provides in-depth industry expertise and rapid execution capabilities to deliver innovative, flexible, and timely financing solutions to skilled nursing facilities: Floating and Fixed Rate Mortgage Debt financing, Bridge financing, Sale Leaseback, HUD financing, Asset-Based financing, Acquisition loans, Debtor-in-Possession financing, and Mezzanine loans. MARKETING SERVICES Marketing Dynamics Hackensack, NJ Contact: David Schild Ph. (877) 442-3648 Fax (877) 537-4276 E-mail: dschild@mdu-inc.com Web: www.webuildcensus.com Marketing Dynamics leads the industry in using relationship-building strategies to build census. We pioneered and perfected the use of information-based programs to enhance case mix and increase Medicare short-term rehab admissions. Our accomplishments speak for themselves, and we are now recognized as one of the most innovative and productive senior-care marketing experts in the country. * Strategic Planning * Advertising and Direct Marketing * Community Relations Programs MEDICAL/RESIDENT CARE PHARMACY SERVICES PharMerica Tampa, FL Contact: Jim Carlson Ph. (800) 770-9278 Fax (813) 318-6459 E-mail: solutions@pharmerica.com Web: www.pharmerica.com PharMerica is a leading long-term care pharmacy provider specializing in progressive services that simplify pharmacy management. Our fresh approach empowers your facility with an integrated pharmacy solution that blends tradition with innovation to streamline pharmacy management and enhance care. As a full-service provider, we offer electronic medication and medical records management, pharmacy consulting, infusion therapy, and more. Call today for overall cost reduction, increased accuracy and compliance, and progression beyond traditional pharmacy services. REHABILITATION SERVICES Aegis Therapies Delafield, WI Contact: Customer Service Ph. (877) 877-9889 E-mail: contactus@aegistherapies.com Web: www.aegistherapies.com See our ad on page 9 SYNERTX Rehabilitation Phoenix, AZ Contact: Brian Hatch Ph. (888) 873-4221 Fax (888) 543-2289 E-mail: sales@synertx.com Web: www.synertx.com SYNERTX is a national contract rehab provider that specializes in recruiting and staffing. We service SNFs and CCRCs coast-to-coast, focusing on the superior financial and clinical performance of our clients. We staff buildings, urban and rural, every day that other rehab companies can't or won't. Please call us to find why more and more facilities and chains are turning to SYNERTX for a complete rehab solution. |
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