A comprehensive wellness program that includes the proper balance of physical exercise and brain fitness also pays dividends to facilities in the form of healthier residents who live and stay longer, says Charles de Vilmorin, CEO of Linked Senior.

“Long-term care organizations are in the business of selling out the building,” he reminds. “When people stay longer, the occupancy rate stays high and the facility has less risk.”

Resident satisfaction is another important factor that relates to financial health, de Vilmorin says, citing several studies that show a direct correlation between quality activities and high resident satisfaction.

Read more on McKnight here on how Activities positively impact the bottom line.