Why Affiliate with Unitas Communities?

Insights from President & CEO David Swartley, MBA, NHA

“In our industry, there has been no change more significant than what is occurring today in the nursing home landscape. And that is because of three key pressures every operator faces. The first pressure is the rising costs associated with purchasing supplies and equipment and complying with government regulations. The second pressure is the lack of reimbursement from the government, which falls short of the actual cost of providing care due to underfunding, inflation, and staffing mandates. The third pressure is the global workforce shortage, which makes nursing homes struggle to find enough qualified caregivers.”

 

“While Morningstar Living and Moravian Manor Communities are not exempt from the current realities described above, we are well-positioned to address these pressures due to prudent decision-making by our respective boards over the past decade. While over 750 nursing facilities have closed since 2020 (many of these are stand-alone for-profit facilities), our communities have increased other revenue streams so we can continue offering these critical services to our residents.

The Unitas Communities’ Affiliation Difference

Within the Unitas Communities affiliation family, each affiliate maintains full autonomy with its own distinct corporate identity, operating independently in both financial and legal matters. 

Together, each entity brings its own strengths and experiences, allowing the whole group to share relevant operational efficiencies and best practices that serve our collective mission. Through the power of collaboration and unity, we leverage shared resources, knowledge and advocacy to adapt, expand capabilities and reach, and grow together. This ensures every affiliate organization has a stronger voice and position in the market, while creating efficiencies to stand the test of time.

If your organization is interested in learning more about affiliating with Unitas Communities, we welcome starting a conversation to explore potential mutual benefits and how we could align complementary strengths.