Pennant commits to redoubling leadership investments to continue ‘transformational’ growth
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 27, 2023
The Pennant Group posted full-year and fourth-quarter results that demonstrated progress in 2022 and “meaningful momentum” heading into 2023 due to investments in people, CEO Brent Guerisoli during...
Construction costs up but contractor backlog down: ASHA brief
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 10, 2021
The cost of construction materials is up, due to “significant” swings in commodity pricing, and additional increases are expected in the spring, according to a new issue brief for the American Seniors...
COVID-19 will drive innovation in senior living development: survey
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 22, 2020
Creativity in design, financing, construction, operations and marketing is imperative to the senior living industry moving forward post-COVID-19, according to the results of a survey of for-profit senior...
Nursing home and assisted living move-ins increasing: NIC survey
By
Amy Novotney
Oct 19, 2020
Assisted living and skilled nursing facilities are reporting an increase in the pace of move-ins over the past 30 days, according to data collected from the most recent Executive Survey conducted by the...
Operator bemoans ‘detrimental’ viral video inviting unvaccinated caregivers to apply for open positions
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 26, 2021
A Salem, OR, senior living recruiter’s viral Tik Tok video appealing to unvaccinated caregivers is a “distraction” that has been “detrimental to serving the needs of our residents,” according...
Senior living takes lead in COVID-19 vaccination mandates, holds breath on workforce effects
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 02, 2021
The senior living industry is leading corporate America in mandating COVID-19 vaccination, according to the Wall Street Journal.
‘Needs-based character’ makes senior living attractive to investors, expert says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 22, 2021
Senior housing is still in recovery mode from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the sector still offers investment opportunities, according to Robb Chapin, a partner at Bridge Investment Group.
Pandemic may cause increase in need for LTC for people living with dementia
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 02, 2021
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic could cause a significant rise in the number of people living with dementia, according to a group representing more than 100 Alzheimer’s and dementia associations globally....
NCAL partners with CarePrepare to offer members state survey inspection data
Jan 23, 2020
Assisted living members of the National Center for Assisted Living will have access to state survey inspection data through NCAL’s new partnership with CarePrepare.
New drug for Alzheimer’s disease shows promise in phase 3 trial
Sep 28, 2022
Lecanemab is a monoclonal antibody drug designed to target and help remove Alzheimer’s-associated amyloid plaques in the brain.