Solutions Expo

Our 2023 Partners and Exhibitors welcome you to this year’s Solutions Expo.  Discover new and innovative solutions for all the challenges you face in providing the best care possible for your residents, your clients, and your organization!  Discuss service and environmental challenges with knowledgeable vendors.  Lunch and refreshments will be available during the first day of the conference to all registered attendees while the Solutions Expo is open.  The 2023 LAI Fall Leadership Conference & Solutions Expo is definitely the place to be to help you find solutions for your business needs!

Look for these exceptional exhibitors at our Solutions Expo:

Aegis Therapies

LAI Associate Member

Aegis Therapies® is a national contract rehabilitation and wellness company providing physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy across the continuum of care. We provide inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to help our patients return to the activities they love.

Contact: Mike Beckwith

Phone: 414-803-5299

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://aegistherapies.com

 

Align Architecture & Planning, PLC

LAI Associate Member

Align Architecture & Planning is a medium-sized, full-service architectural firm serving Iowa for over 70 years. We have completed over 1,000 projects. Senior living, churches, and daycares are some of our areas of focus. We are committed to cultivating strong, professional relationships by providing client-centric and value-conscious designs.

Contact: Andrew Bell

Phone: 319-233-1163

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.alignplc.com/

 

Assured Partners

LAI Silver Annual Sponsor

At AssuredPartners, we’re not just in the insurance business. We’re in the business of developing strong, lasting relationships. Relationships built on trust that we earn day in and day out by collaborating with you as partners – where we view each other as equals, show mutual respect and work openly and honestly together to achieve common goals.  A recognized leader in Senior Living insurance, our team of dedicated, experienced professionals always have your best interests in mind. Through listening, problem solving and collaboration, together we find the best new innovative solutions to deliver forward-thinking insurance, employee benefits, financial services, and value-added solutions. It’s what we call power through partnership.

Contact: Cole Kramer

Phone: 515-453-9319

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.assuredpartners.com

 

BioTech X-ray Inc.

LAI Associate Member

BioTech X-ray provides quality diagnostic x-ray, ultrasound and doppler exams at the patient’s bedside reducing their need of hospitalization.  Our EHR technology makes ordering and reporting simple by either connecting to your current system or by viewing ours online at biotechxray.com.

Contact: Cathy Bergmann

Phone: 563-343-2084

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.biotechxray.com

 

Blue Stone Therapy

LAI Associate Member

Headquartered in Urbandale, Iowa, Blue Stone Therapy is the leading specialist in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) therapy services. The company was founded in 2009 and provides specialized Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Speech-Language Pathology services to healthcare providers in Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota.

Contact: Jay Pfalzgraf

Phone: 515-225-4070

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.bluestonetherapy.com

 

CE Solutions/VGM Education

LAI Associate Member

CE Solutions/VGM Education provides online training and education you & your staff need. An easy to use Learning Management System allows managers and staff to assign, complete and track all education with ease. As an expert in Senior Care, Hospice and Home health CE Solutions/VGM Education is committed to developing and delivering education that supports our customers’ success. Recently added to the services we provide is Infection Compliance Solutions tool. This tool provides facilities a solution to compiling surveillance and antibiotic stewardship data to easily meet Infection Control tracking and reporting needs.

Contact: Zachary Stainbrook

Phone: 866-650-3400

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://discovercesolutions.com/vgmed

 

Choice Rehabilitation

LAI Associate Member

Choice Rehabilitation delivers superior rehab therapy services by providing the highest quality person-centered care and positive experiences for those we serve. Dedicated to being the most trusted name in the rehabilitation industry, we are committed to enriching lives by specializing in “you” and striving always to be your Choice.

Contact: Ron Robinson

Phone: 573-631-5813

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.choicerehab.net

 

CLA

LAI Bronze Annual Sponsor

CLA is a professional service firm that provides assurance, accounting, tax, reimbursement, consulting, and advisory services to senior living organizations.

Contact: Ashley Mahoney

Phone: 515-346-3664

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.claconnect.com/en

 

Community Living Solutions

LAI Silver Annual Sponsor

Community Living Solutions is an integrated planning, design and construction services organization solely serving the senior living profession.  Our skilled team of planners, architects, and construction managers use a unique process that incorporates visioning, market assessment, and financial feasibility to ensure that the planning, design, and construction management solutions will enhance marketability, increase revenue, and maintain a strong bill of financial health for the future.

Contact: John Huhn

Phone: 612-963-0889

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://communitylivingsolutions.com

 

Consonus Pharmacy

LAI Silver Annual Sponsor

Consonsus Pharmacy has been serving LTC communities in Iowa since 2008. We have a wide variety of services including Infusions, eMAR integration, electronic e-kits, pharmacy consulting, and delivery service available 24/7. Please contact, Tom Kealy for more information at [email protected] or 402-202-0961.

Contact: Tom Kealy

Phone: 402-289-0431

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.cpharmrx.com

 

Girard's Business Solutions, Inc.

LAI Associate Member

Autonomous Mobile Robotics for dining room and food tray delivery, floor care (sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and scrubbing), sanitation, room service, secure and high-secure product delivery, heavy-lifting transports for bulk waste, linens, supplies, food ovens and more. Some robots capable of autonomous door and elevator use.

Contact: Nate Girard

Phone: 952-890-4827

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.girardssoftware.com/robotics/

 

Graham Construction

LAI Associate Member

Graham Construction, established in 1981, has earned a reputation as one of the Midwest’s leading construction managers and general contractors. Our offices in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines and Omaha serve healthcare, commercial, industrial and private education sectors. Decisions made from our customers’ viewpoint focus on our core purpose: building relationships.

Contact: Marie Askelson

Phone: 319-364-0213

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://grahamconstruction.com/

 

Hillyard

LAI Bronze Annual Sponsor

Our Focus, Your Solution for Clean, Safe, Healthy Facilities.  We understand providing clean, safe, healthy facilities is more than just buying cleaning supplies and equipment. It's about people. It's about providing the right systems, training, and motivation that elevates your staff to deliver exceptional results that enhance the level of care at your facility.

Contact: Jayme Mau

Phone: 515-727-2133

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.hillyard.com

 

HJ Sims

LAI Associate Member

Founded in 1935, HJ Sims is a full-service investment bank which specializes in providing capital sourcing, bond underwriting, and advisory services to nonprofit providers. Our professionals are uniquely qualified to deliver the right expertise, the right strategies and the right solutions for clients, ensuring our clients’ projects are always Financed Right®.

Contact: Jenny Wade

Phone: 952.683.7507

Email: [email protected]

Website: hjsims.com

 

In Motion Care

LAI Associate Member

In Motion Care is a start-up technology company, located in Ames, IA, developing innovative solutions for the senior living industry.  The IMC solution utilizes the latest in real-time location technology and proprietary software to deliver information and data that improves resident care, staff engagement and staff effectiveness.

Contact: Mark Heston

Phone: 515-497-8976

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.inmotioncare.com

 

Iowa Long Term Care Risk Management Association

LAI Bronze Annual Sponsor

Iowa Long Term Care Risk Management Association (ILTCRMA) is a group self-insured association formed in 1991 specifically to provide workers compensation coverage to the long-term care industry in Iowa. ILTCRMA has grown over the years to become the largest provider of workers compensation coverage for long term care in Iowa with over 140 members. The Association provides a wide range of services designed to improve your risk management program and control premium expenses. Members are encouraged to take an active role in the claims and loss control process. ILTCRMA offers competitive rates and excellent service. If you are a current member of ILTCRMA, we thank you for your hard work in controlling workers compensation costs. If you are not a member of ILTCRMA, we would like the opportunity to visit with you further about the program and its many advantages. For more information contact Dean Curtis at CCMSI, 800-982-2365.

Contact: Dean Curtis

Phone: 515-223-9022

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ccmsi.com

 

KARE

LAI Associate Member

KARE is the first labor marketplace dedicated solely to the Senior Housing and Post-Acute industry. KARE connects qualified caregivers and nurses with Communities and Nursing Homes. KARE gives communities the ability to quickly fill open shifts and hire FTE at no charge, delivering a revolutionary approach to solving staffing challenges.

Contact: Cydney Grote

Phone: 231-409-8384

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.doyoukare.com

 

Key Rehabilitation, Inc.

LAI Associate Member

Key Rehab’s list of services goes beyond physical, occupational, and speech therapies. With our newest division, MDS Solutions, we can now assist with your MDS process – staffing, audits, education and training. We also offer mental health services through GeroPsych. Key Rehab provides exceptional outcomes – both financial and clinical - in Skilled Facilities, Hospitals, and Home Health.

Contact: Julye Smith

Phone: 888-362-8704

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.keyrehab.com

 

Lee Agency, Inc.

LAI Bronze Annual Sponsor

For nearly 30 years, Lee Agency has specialized in providing business insurance and risk management solutions to Senior Living communities. Our experience and expertise have allowed us to partner with hundreds of Senior Living communities in 17 states. With multiple RN’s and a Claims & Risk Manager on staff, we can provide our clients with various educational resources that adhere to CMS guidelines and requirements including Emergency Preparedness Planning, tabletop and functional exercises, development and training of policies and procedures, assistance with state survey reviews and corrective actions, leadership and staff development seminars.

Contact: Hunter Britton

Phone: 563-316-3366

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://leeagencyinc.com/

 

Martin Bros. Distributing Co., Inc.

LAI Platinum Annual Sponsor

Martin Bros. is a customer-centric, employee-owned company that has been built on the foundation of strong family values. Over our 80-year history, we have made it a priority to walk alongside our business partners to better understand the challenges that come with caring for our most vulnerable population. We also know operational excellence can only be achieved when residents are happy, receiving quality care by trained and engaged staff members every single day.  By connecting our customers to innovative solutions and quality products from brands you trust, we ensure all things are working together to help drive results!

Contact: Julie Halfpop

Phone: 515-238-7295

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.martinbros.com

 

McKesson Medical-Surgical

LAI Associate Member

When it comes to helping you provide quality care, McKesson delivers. Whether you are looking to improve regulatory compliance and clinical training, reduce supply costs or offer a broader product selection, McKesson Medical-Surgical delivers comprehensive solutions to help your facility achieve better clinical and business outcomes. Let us support your business so you can focus on providing quality care.

Contact: Terry Von Lehmden

Phone: 612-868-4875

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://mms.mckesson.com/

 

Northwest Respiratory Services

LAI Associate Member

Since 1980, Northwest Respiratory Services has served the senior care market with the highest quality respiratory & wound care products and services. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, we serve the senior care market across the upper-mid and near west from our strategically located offices, servicing the entire state of Iowa. Today’s challenging healthcare environment demands an experienced partner that provides exceptional service solutions. Northwest Respiratory Services has the experience and expertise to meet these needs. We have free on-line in-service offerings available. Also, facilities can consult our Respiratory Therapy staff for training in the use of respiratory equipment or to perform a variety of in-services.

Contact: Derek Korbelik

Phone: 800-232-0706

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.nwrespiratory.com

 

NuCara Pharmacy & Home Medical

LAI Associate Member

NuCara’s goal is to deliver the best value without sacrificing quality in the care we provide. We have a rich history in Long-Term Care services, beginning in the 1980’s. We utilize our strengths to provide top-notch care to facilities and group homes that often cannot be replicated by other businesses.

Contact: Bonnie Sadler

Phone: (319)404-1348

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.nucara.com

 

Performance Foodservice

LAI Associate Member

Performance Foodservice is a broad line food service distributor.  From the freshest produce to the finest culinary resources, Performance Foodservice is your source for creating outstanding dining programs that give you a competitive edge in your market.  With innovative and versatile programs we can partner with you to manage ordering, inventory and menus.

Contact: Jay Harris

Phone: 319-396-1300

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.performancefoodservice.com

 

PointClickCare

LAI Associate Member

PointClickCare is a leading healthcare technology platform enabling meaningful collaboration and access to real‐time insights at every stage of the patient healthcare journey. More than 27,000 long‐term and post‐acute care providers, over 3,100 hospitals and health systems, 2,200 ambulatory clinics, every major U.S. health plan across the U.S, and over 70 state and Government agencies use PointClickCare, enabling care collaboration and value‐based care delivery for millions across North America.

Contact: Rob Eaton

Phone: 905-858-8885

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://pointclickcare.com/

 

Right Dose Pharmacy

LAI Associate Member

We get to know you and your residents and deliver customized pharmacy solutions that meet the needs of your individual community.  Together we can provide the best most personal service to those who matter most: our mothers, fathers, grandparents and friends.

Contact: Jacob Green

Phone: 515-289-4008

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.rightdosepharmacy.com

 

Ryun, Givens & Company, P.C.

LAI Bronze Annual Sponsor

Ryun, Givens & Company, P.C. is a certified public accounting firm specializing in serving long term care providers, including audit, cost report, tax and ongoing consulting. Our friendly and knowledgeable team approach to providing services will ensure you and your organization are our top priority.

Contact: Kathy French

Phone: 515-225-3141

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ryungivens.com

 

Strategic Tax Planning

LAI Associate Member

Strategic Tax Planning is made up of Certified Professional Accountants and other financial professionals with the main goal of making tax planning simpler. With the current tax landscape, our team’s priority is to assure that individuals, businesses, and other accountants are aware of essential credits, incentives, and stimulus programs available to them. Based out of Maryland, our firm supports clients across the U.S. with smarter, simpler, end-of-year tax planning options.

Contact: Christina Christiansen

Phone: 301-615-3644

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.smartertaxplanning.com

 

Sysco

LAI Associate Member

Sysco Food is the world's largest food service distributor and is recognized as the leader in delivering quality products, business resources and sustainability.

Contact: Bill Horstman

Phone: 312-493-4089

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.sysco.com/

 

Tarkett

Tarkett offers an extensive range of commercial flooring products including sheet vinyl, linoleum, carpet, lvt, rubber. We are committed to creating high performing solutions, combining quality and the latest designs with a strong focus on sustainability and wellbeing. Flooring is not a single element or design feature – it is an asset in health, safety, and wellness for those who live, heal, work, and visit the built environment.

Contact: Brittany Marks

Phone: 319-331-9078

Email: [email protected]

Website: commercial.tarkett.com

 

Trio Pharmacy Services

LAI Bronze Annual Sponsor

Trio Pharmacy Services is a full service, independent, long term care pharmacy. Trio Pharmacy Services specializes in servicing a wide spectrum of care facilities including skilled nursing communities, assisted living communities, memory care communities, residential care facilities, youth homes, ICF-DD facilities, and hospice providers. Trio Pharmacy Services operates on the belief that patient care and excellent customer service should be the foundation on which a pharmacy is built.

Contact: Erika Kramer

Phone: 319-415-2104

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.triopharmacyservices.com

 

TrueMed

LAI Associate Member

TrueMed is a Midwest long-term care pharmacy committed to serving local communities with exceptional service to elevate overall patient care. Backed by organizations that have over 150 years of combined experience in long-term care (LTC) and pharmacy, TrueMed specializes in medication management and direct delivery to LTC settings providing the highest quality of care and service to patients and acting as a valuable resource for their healthcare needs.  Local People – Better Care! 

Contact: Chris Dardis

Phone: 563-588-8709

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.hartigpharmacyservices.com

 

Williams & Company

LAI Silver Annual Sponsor

Cost Reports & Reimbursement Strategy, Private Pay Rate Determination & Analysis, Projections & Feasibility Studies for Financing, Audit, Review & Compilation Services, Monthly Financial Statement Preparation, Income Tax Preparation & Tax Planning.

Contact: Alexandrea Keller

Phone: 712-423-2616

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.williamscpas.com

 

Ziegler

LAI Silver Annual Sponsor

Ziegler is the nation's lead underwriter of financing for non-profit senior living providers. Ziegler serves its clients through comprehensive and innovative services that include investment banking, financial risk management, mergers and acquisition services, investment management, seed capital, FHA mortgage banking, and senior living research, education and communication.

Contact: Matt Mulé

Phone: 480-688-1620

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.ziegler.com/

 

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