COVID-19 public health emergency will end May 11: President Biden
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 30, 2023
The COVID-19 national and public health emergency declarations will end on May 11, President Biden announced Monday afternoon in a statement to Congress.
Brookdale sets occupancy, move-in records despite market pressures
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 09, 2022
Brookdale Senior Living recorded its best first-quarter sequential occupancy results in 10 years and in March experienced its highest March move-in figure in history, executives said Friday during a first-quarter...
CareTrust REIT addresses ‘cracks in foundation’ with investment in new asset class
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 18, 2022
With the pandemic and labor challenges exposing a “few cracks in the foundation” involving long-term care, CareTrust REIT is taking advantage of a sellers’ market and expanding into a new asset class.
Unique operating model produces continued profitability, Pennant Group execs say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 12, 2020
Occupancy declines in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic were replaced by slight occupancy increases as the Pennant Group’s Pinnacle senior living business produced strong results into the third...
Senior living industry reminds Congress, administration to prioritize older adults in relief packages
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 02, 2021
As Democrats continue plans to move forward with a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill and Republicans meet with President Biden to discuss a $600 billion counter offer, senior living industry executives...
Relief payment formula ‘a slap in the face’ to assisted living, industry leaders say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 16, 2021
Calling the federal government’s methodology for determining COVID-19 relief payments “unconscionable,” one senior living association said it amounts to “a slap in the face” to caregivers.
Invesque touts portfolio diversification as a strength in the COVID-19 pandemic
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 15, 2020
When it comes to portfolio diversification, Invesque Chairman and CEO Scott White said he never anticipated that something like the COVID-19 pandemic would figure into its strengths in geographic diversification.
Workforce issues remain top challenge for affordable senior housing organizations: survey
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 27, 2022
Workforce challenges, resident mental health and property insurance rates remain the top concerns for affordable senior housing providers, according to the results of a new LeadingAge survey.
Long-term care ‘still standing’ but in need of ‘reinforcements,’ LeadingAge chair says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 18, 2022
DENVER — Despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, extreme weather and “cheap shots,” the long-term care sector is “still standing,” LeadingAge Board Chairman Mike King said during Monday’s...
Court strikes down pandemic liability shield law for assisted living providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 02, 2023
A state COVID-19 immunity shield law for assisted living and other providers has been ruled unconstitutional, which could have major implications for long-term care and other healthcare providers in Arizona.