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July 24, 2026
As Published in Skilled Nursing News

‘One Main Pillar’: The Rising Presence of NPs in Nursing Homes Driven by Surveys, Rising Acuity, Managed Care

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are a growing presence in nursing homes and are expected to play an even more pivotal role in the years to come, with the role tied to survey outcomes, quality improvement initiatives and value-based care. The changing survey process, the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) programs and value-based care models like […]

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Bethesda, MD — August 4, 2026

Vierra Communities Launches VIVID Recovery™, A New Standard for Short-Stay Rehabilitation in Maryland and Virginia

The family-owned operator introduces a bold, branded rehabilitation experience across all five of its skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities BETHESDA, MD — Vierra Communities, a third-generation, family-owned operator of skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities throughout Maryland and Virginia, recently announced the launch of VIVID Recovery, a first-of-its-kind branded rehabilitation program that redefines what short-stay rehab […]

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Silver Spring, MD / Arlington, VA — July 1, 2026

Vierra Communities Adds Operations of Two
Skilled Nursing Facilities in the DC Metro Area

Family-owned provider expands to five locations across Maryland and Virginia Vierra Communities, a third-generation family-owned provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, announced that effective July 1, 2026, it will add operations of two skilled nursing facilities in the Washington metropolitan region: Woodside Rehab & Nursing in Silver Spring, Maryland, and Admiral Health & Rehab […]

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Baltimore, MD — June 16, 2026

St. Elizabeth Rehab & Nursing Welcomes Dr. Hakim Uqdah
and Expands Advanced Heart Program

St. Elizabeth Rehab & Nursing, a Vierra facility and longstanding faith-based community in Baltimore, announced the appointment of fellowship-trained cardiologist Dr. Hakim Uqdah, DO, PharmD, and the expansion of its physician-led Cardiac Program. The announcement comes as St. Elizabeth undergoes a multi-million-dollar renovation designed to elevate the care environment for residents, patients, and families. Dr. […]

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Falls Church, VA — April 30, 2026

Vierra Communities Welcomes John Njonjo, RN, BSN
as Vice President of Clinical Services

Vierra Communities is pleased to announce the appointment of John Njonjo, RN, BSN, as Vice President of Clinical Services, further strengthening its longstanding commitment to clinical excellence across its skilled nursing and rehabilitation communities. Njonjo brings nearly two decades of experience in long-term care, along with extensive multistate regional expertise as a Registered Nurse. He […]

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