Adult foster care homes need more oversight, HHS OIG says
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 22, 2019
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said it will step up its work with states to ensure that adult foster care homes and other home- and community-based settings meet health, safety and administrative...
Admission criteria play critical role in resident composition: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 06, 2023
Admission limitations in assisted living communities play a critical role in shaping the population mix of residents, according to the results of a new study.
200 robotic pets provide companionship, escape from loneliness of pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 01, 2021
Orange County, CA, assisted living residents are among the latest in senior living to enjoy the companionship of new furry friends and an escape from the isolation of the pandemic, thanks to a program...
California continues investment in aging services, workforce development
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2022
As California celebrates the first anniversary of its Master Plan for Aging, Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) released his 2022-23 budget proposal to make additional investments in aging priorities, including supporting...
Proposed compromise bill would allow staffing flexibilities in assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 05, 2024
A proposed compromise bill supported by senior living groups, as well as other stakeholders, would allow staffing flexibilities in assisted living settings without changing staffing ratios.
Exclusive interview: CLC CEO discusses how the senior living industry needs to change
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 16, 2021
Jill Vitale-Aussem became president and CEO of Christian Living Communities in November after almost three years at The Eden Alternative, where she held the same titles. But she previously had spent approximately...
New framework for national plan on aging aims to ease access to LTSS for older adults
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 31, 2024
Creating a more person-centered, accessible system of care to enable older adults to more easily connect with long-term services and supports is part of a strategic framework for a national plan on aging...
Bed bugs, lack of hot water, sexual assault lead to emergency licensure suspension for assisted living...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 14, 2023
A Florida assisted living community has had all of its operations suspended by the state of Florida effective today for reportedly failing to meet minimum licensure standards that affect the health, safety...
Brookdale, Welltower top 2019 ASHA 50 lists of largest senior living operators, owners
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 04, 2019
Brentwood, TN-based Brookdale Senior Living tops the 2019 ASHA 50 list of largest U.S. senior housing operators, and Toledo, OH-based real estate investment trust Welltower tops this year’s ASHA 50 list...
Argentum list of largest providers has additions but no changes at top
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 17, 2018
The top five spots on Argentum’s list of largest senior living operators in 2018 remain unchanged from 2017, but the list contains some additions from last year.