When he’s not busy working to improve the quality of life of residents at Sunrise Senior Living’s more than 300 assisted living communities, Ed McMahon, Ph.D., can often be found perfecting...
Philip Esformes sentenced to 20 years in prison in healthcare fraud case
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 12, 2019
Former Florida assisted living and skilled nursing facility owner Philip Esformes has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a case that the federal government continues to describe as “the...
Blankenship remains at helm of NCAL Board of Directors
Oct 11, 2018
Ashley Blankenship of Arkansas was re-elected to chair the National Center for Assisted Living Board of Directors on Wednesday at the AHCA / NCAL annual meeting.
Entrepreneur tests walker as temporary senior living resident
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 08, 2017
The founder and CEO of a durable medical equipment manufacturer and distributor specializing in mobility aids is spending several days as a resident of a senior living community to test the usefulness...
NCAL elects new chair, board members
Oct 07, 2015
Chris Mason of Oregon is the new chair of the National Center for Assisted Living Board of Directors, which also welcomed new members Oct. 7.
Mass-ALFA names new president
Sep 01, 2015
Richard T. Moore joins Mass-ALFA as a former state legislator, federal government official and college administrator.
Assisted living operator gets jail time, probation in resident death after air conditioning fails
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 19, 2019
An operator of an Arizona assisted living facility has been sentenced to an additional 90 days in jail and three years of probation after pleading guilty to vulnerable adult abuse, a felony, for her role...
Hand grenades found at assisted living community
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 27, 2017
Two hand grenades belonging to an assisted living resident in New York caused a scare Friday afternoon when they were discovered by staff members who reported them to the local police.
Retention keys: great bosses and a positive company culture
By
John O'Connor
Aug 29, 2018
Perhaps senior living organizations should focus more on proving better bosses than better pay?
Ashley Blankenship named NCAL Board of Directors chair
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 19, 2017
Ashley Blankenship of Arkansas was elected chair of the National Center for Assisted Living Board of Directors for 2017-2018 Wednesday at the American Health Care Association/NCAL 68th Annual Convention....