Senior living hourly wages outpace private sector, but competition for workers continues
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 24, 2024
Hourly wages in senior living communities have increased by 30.9% over the past five years, outpacing growth in the broader private sector by 6.5 percentage points. But the labor market remains “exceptionally...
PACE sees potential to expand in American Jobs Plan
By
Diane Eastabrook
Apr 02, 2021
The devil is still in the details, but Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) are optimistic they could be big winners in President Joseph Biden’s American Jobs Plan, which would funnel...
Lesbian resident’s discrimination case back in court
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 08, 2018
A lawsuit claiming that an Illinois senior living community failed to protect a lesbian resident from harassment, discrimination and violence from fellow residents because of her sex and sexual orientation...
Senior living provider announces data breach of employee personal information
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 27, 2022
An Oregon-based senior living and skilled nursing provider has had its computer network breached, affecting the personal information of some of its employees as well as some employees of affiliated entities.
Maryland senior living community announces data security breach
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 08, 2022
A Maryland senior living community announced Tuesday that it was the victim of a data breach in February involving the personal and protected health information of employees.
Senior living borrowers may not be aware of this bank placement risk
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 11, 2016
Not-for-profit senior living companies attracted to bank placements for capital should beware of a provision that can be part of such agreements, according to specialty investment bank Ziegler.
Short-term staffing solutions at CCRCs include contingency workers, sign-on bonuses: survey
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 11, 2022
In response to the effects of COVID-19, one-third of continuing care retirement communities are using contingency workers and sign-on bonuses as short-term solutions to staffing shortages, according to...
Brookdale road test of turnaround strategy leads to ‘renewed focus,’ CEO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 08, 2018
Recent visits that saw approximately 20 members of the company’s senior leadership team work in Brookdale Senior Living communities across the country affirmed that the company is on the right track...
Health officials to long-term care workers: Get vaccinated against flu
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 28, 2018
Federal health officials have a message for long-term care employers and employees: Don’t underestimate the importance of influenza vaccination.
New Merrill Gardens President Tana Gall shares plans, insights as company grows with Blue Harbor acquisition
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 20, 2019
As Tana Gall takes the reins at Merrill Gardens, she shares her thoughts and plans related to the future of the company and the senior living industry.