Assisted living rate increase grows 4.65 percent — more than skilled nursing but less than home care
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 17, 2022
The annual median rate in assisted living increased nationally by 4.65% in 2021, according to the results of Genworth’s 18th annual Cost of Care Survey, released Wednesday.
Omega, Omnicare executives talk about the importance of senior living
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 08, 2019
Omega Healthcare Investors and CVS Health Corp. executives talked about the importance of senior living to their plans Wednesday on their second-quarter earnings calls.
Holiday Retirement community managers are moving out
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 28, 2017
The live-in managers of Lake Oswego, OR-based Holiday Retirement senior living communities are moving out as the company changes its management model to a more traditional one.
CEO shares Hurricane Katrina memories, lessons
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 27, 2015
United Methodist Retirement Communities President and CEO John Thorhauer experienced Hurricane Katrina firsthand. Ten years later, he shares how the storm continues to affect his personal and professional...
Partnerships, universal workers keys to successful middle market communities, execs say
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 04, 2021
Relationships with third parties, the use of universal workers, pared-down offerings and strict expense control — but not skimping on quality — are keys to a successful senior living model serving...
‘We’ve got to stay vigilant’: Argentum CEO discusses importance of policymaker, consumer education
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 20, 2021
Educating policymakers and consumers can help the senior living industry keep regulation at the state level and ensure that prospective residents and their families understand the benefits of senior living,...
Provider stories are antidote to criticism of industry, AHCA/NCAL CEO Parkinson says
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 15, 2019
Positive provider stories are the antidote to the criticism that the long-term care industry continues to hear from lawmakers and others despite making great strides in measures of quality, American Health...
How to identify and retain engaged employees
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 01, 2016
Attracting and keeping employees who will be passionate about their work is crucial at a time when workforce challenges are a top issue facing senior living operators, speakers told those attending an...
Opportunities await beyond near-term challenges
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 11, 2019
Recent news is enough to cause any operator, developer or investor to reach for the aspirin. A look at data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, as well as discussions with experts...
Why healthcare may not matter in this election
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 18, 2016
Just in time for the Republican and Democratic national political conventions, a new poll and a new website provide insights into voter and candidate thoughts about healthcare.