Traditional vs. value-based care: embracing the future of senior living
Discover how value-based care is reshaping senior living. Learn the key differences vs. fee-for-service, and how to improve clinical outcomes and cost control.
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Category: Stories
The real cost of senior living in 2025: Navigating Medicaid cuts & funding challenges
Explore how Direct Supply is tackling proposed Medicaid cuts—through targeted advocacy, AI-driven technology, and strategic support to help senior living providers reduce costs and protect care quality.
Read MoreFood from the Heart
Step into the kitchen with Kristy Pinkney, a certified dietary manager who sees every meal as an act of love. For her, cooking isn’t just about food—it’s about bringing joy, comfort, and a sense of family to the wonderful residents she serves every day.
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Elevating Patient Care with Intentional Healthcare Procurement Solutions
Direct Supply® recently elevated the patient care environment at Crestwood, a 100-bed mental health facility in San Jose, California, through expert procurement, delivery, and installation services. Addressing challenges like dated aesthetics and mismatched furniture, the project transformed various facility areas into inviting, efficient spaces conducive to healing. This comprehensive upgrade not only enhanced the patient experience by creating a more homelike atmosphere but also improved staff efficiency and underscored the strong partnership between Crestwood and Direct Supply. The project’s success showcases the significant impact of thoughtful healthcare procurement solutions and design in these settings.
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Wisconsin Veterans Take Flight in Real World War II Airplane
Direct Supply partnered with Dream Flights and Capri Communities at the Waukesha County Airport where senior veterans from across Wisconsin came together to fly in an authentic World War II airplane.
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The Magic of Music in Memory Care
Witness the power of music as a group of Memory Care residents transforms from passive listeners to a joyful choir. This is Dean Solden’s story of compassion in the face of adversity.
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Taking Care to New Heights
Taught about the importance of caring for his elders at an early age, Jim Tarantino strives to build purposeful communities and create lasting memories for his residents.
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More Than Maintenance
Spend a day in the life of Ricky Lee, Larry Nelson and the seniors they serve to see how their work blurs the line between building maintenance and resident care.
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A Calling to Care
When you care for seniors, there comes a time when you experience something profound. Here is John Vrba’s story.
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The Gift of Community
For Dr. Sara Hamm of Lifespace Communities, caring for seniors is both her greatest responsibility and greatest joy. Experience her lifelong journey of being a champion for aging adults.
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