What happens when you bring together seniors and young adults with special needs under one roof? In this episode, Melissa Brown sits down with Chiriga Ofori, CEO of Kinbridge at Oviedo, to explore her groundbreaking intergenerational assisted living model.

Chiriga shares how her personal journey as a caregiver inspired her to reimagine senior living, blending wisdom, energy, and support across generations. From creating meaningful connections and combating isolation to making the greenhouse small-home model operationally sustainable, she reveals how Kinbridge is building true community.

If you’re a senior living operator, healthcare professional, or just curious about new approaches to person-centered care, you’ll walk away with insights, inspiration, and practical advice.

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In this second half of our deep dive, Melissa Brown, COO of Gravity Consulting, continues her conversation with Melissa Keiter on the critical challenges—and opportunities—of PDPM Medicaid.

This episode unpacks real-world strategies for facilities navigating the transition, from documentation pitfalls and audit risks to proactive coordination across nursing, MDS, therapy, and ancillary partners. You’ll hear insights on:

• Why supportive documentation is more important than ever
• How respiratory therapy, wound care, and psychological services can strengthen your PDPM scores
• The role of coordination between MDS, clinicians, and outside specialists
• Why a proactive, team-based mindset is essential to avoid leaving dollars—and care opportunities—on the table

Whether your state has already transitioned or is still under a rate freeze, this episode will help you prepare your staff, adjust your systems, and avoid the financial and operational risks of falling behind the curve.

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The clock is ticking. With the mandatory transition to PDPM Medicaid coming October 1st, many providers are still unprepared—and it’s already impacting their margins.

In this episode, Melissa Brown is joined by Melissa Keiter, MDS expert and Lead Consultant for Nursing Services at Gravity Consulting, to break down the real-world implications of this sweeping policy shift. From reimbursement cuts to team readiness, they explore why relying on therapy-driven documentation is no longer enough—and what nursing homes must do to avoid sinking under PDPM Medicaid.

You’ll learn:

• Why some facilities are already losing $5–$15 per patient per day
• How Section GG impacts your bottom line—and why nurse aides hold the key
• What to do if your state is including therapy in the Medicaid rate
• Tactical strategies for nursing-only states
• How to prepare your entire care team—from dietitians to social workers

This is part one of a two-part series. Don’t miss this critical conversation designed to help you protect your CMI and stay financially afloat during the transition.

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