Long Term Care

Helping to improve your long term care organization

The long-term care industry (in Canada) and skilled nursing facilities (or SNFs in the U.S.) are highly unique and face distinct strategic and operational challenges, from regulatory requirements and high staff attrition to the increasing acuity of residents and the need to provide higher levels of care.

At Burnie Group, we work across both individual homes and corporate offices, helping long-term care organizations navigate a broad range of strategic and operational issues.

Our long-term care consulting experience spans large organizations with hundreds of facilities and smaller organizations operating only a few homes.

Helping long term care facilities to design pandemic playbooks

Long-term care strategy

Developing a strategy for a long-term care organization is inherently challenging. Many organizations lack the necessary strategic expertise because this type of work does not occur regularly, and day-to-day operational demands often limit capacity.

At the same time, taking the time to design a sustainable strategy, one that incorporates market insights and ensures financial viability (including capital and cash flow planning), is crucial for the long-term success of any nursing organization.

Our experienced consultants have successfully delivered strategies for long-term care clients, addressing both organic and inorganic growth, expansion into adjacent services and geographies, evolving resident and staff profiles, and innovation within the sector.

Ultimately, a robust strategy culminates in a clear execution roadmap that establishes organizational priorities and focus for the next three to five years.

A doctor working in a long term care facility wears a disposable mask and takes notes on a clipboard.Behind her is a light blue wall.

Long-term care operations

When designing long-term care operations, it is critical to account for the industry’s unique characteristics and the sensitive nature of its operations.

Operational design must consider corporate, regional, and home-level elements, while also integrating both clinical and non-clinical (administrative) functions.

Over time, a variety of operating models have emerged in the industry, each suited to different contexts; what works well for one organization may be less appropriate for another. For example, a home-level setup may depend on factors such as facility size, urban versus rural location, resident acuity, and the presence of shared services.

Our long-term care consulting specialists work closely with organizations to define and implement the operating model that drives efficiency and best aligns with their structure, goals, and operational needs.

Looking for consulting support for your long term care facility? We can help.

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Clients we’ve worked with in Long Term Care

Clearpoint Health Network
Cornwall
The Responsive Group
Revera
Sienna Senior Living
MD Live
Regal
Health Canada

Testimonials

“We were proud to work with Burnie Group and are very pleased with the results. They are an excellent partner who worked with all levels of our organization to create a robust strategic plan.”

Steve Foster, SVP, Retirement Operations at Revera

“I have been part of many strategic planning exercises over my many years as an executive and partnering with Burnie Group was by far the best – the best in terms of subject matter expertise, methodology, originality, organization, comprehensiveness, timeliness and final product and outcome. All at a cost that was fair, reasonable, and better than other consulting firms. I would use Burnie Group again in a minute and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to others. In fact, I already have.”

Cathie Brow, SVP, Human Resources at Revera

“Thank you to Burnie Group for their excellent work with our executive team. The level of professionalism, preparatory work, onsite facilitation, and follow-through will give us a finished product that will benefit our business for years to come.”

Head of Communications and Initiatives at a Leading Senior Living Organization

Our long-term care consulting leaders

Alexey Saltykov

Alexey Saltykov

Practice Leader, Post-Merger Integrations

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