Larry P. Lester
Partner
Larry Lester is a partner in Wipfli LLP’s senior living consulting practice. He oversees the completion of Medicare and Medicaid cost reports and prepares financial feasibility studies related to new construction projects, renovation projects, and capital budget planning. Larry also prepares and reviews annual financial operating budgets for long-term care clients, assists providers in monitoring and evaluating financial performance, and consults with providers on Medicaid reimbursement issues.
Certifications
- Health and Aging Services Administration
Professional Memberships and Activities
- Wisconsin Health Care Association - Member
- Leading Age Wisconsin - Member
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Health Care Administration program - Adjunct professor
Areas of Focus
- Wisconsin Nursing Home Medicaid Reimbursement
- Nursing Home Medicare Reimbursement
- Nursing Home and Senior Living Operational Strategies
- Senior Living Strategic Planning
- Nursing Home Billing and Accounts Receivable
Education
Mankato State University
- Bachelor of science degree in accounting
Recent Insights
Articles
Tips for senior living facilities facing tough years ahead
Sep 27, 2021
Multifaceted Benchmarking Financial Performance
Nov 13, 2015
Webinars
Senior Living Educational Series: Understanding account receivables from A-Z
Feb 18, 2021
Healthcare Connections Q&A - Senior Living Centers
Jul 05, 2020
In The News
External News
Empty beds, untenable staffing needs push the nation’s rural nursing homes closer to the brink
McKnight’s Long-term Care News | Jan 09, 2024
Nursing Home Staffing Mandates to Further Strain Troubled Sector
Bloomberg | Sep 08, 2023