COVID-19 may force positive changes, improved outcomes in senior living
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 21, 2020
Over the past decade, design trends have been pushing a more progressive, upbeat vision of senior living, one that encourages more independence and social connectivity. Yet the deadly impact of the coronavirus...
Half of assisted living providers are operating at a loss, unable to sustain operations another year:...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 20, 2020
Half of assisted living providers are operating at a loss, and 64% say they won’t be able to sustain operations for another year, according to survey results released Wednesday by the National Center...
Aging groups see ‘skinny’ bill as a lightweight proposal
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 20, 2020
Aging services providers criticized a new version of the Senate Republican leadership’s Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools Act proposal released Wednesday, saying it does little...
California Supreme Court caps nursing home lawsuit penalties at $500
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 19, 2020
The California Supreme Court ruled Monday that a state law allowing residents to sue skilled nursing facilities limits compensation to $500.
Patchwork COVID-19 testing system complicates reopening of senior living communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 18, 2020
Amid COVID-19 surges in some states and fears of the upcoming flu season, a patchwork testing system is creating administrative headaches and complicating reopening plans for senior living communities.
Two senior living companies introduce new brand: Ativo Senior Living; first community under construction
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 17, 2020
Senior living companies Link Senior Development and Insight Senior Living have partnered to develop a new luxury senior living brand called Ativo Senior Living.
Task force delivers final report for senior living’s transformation post-COVID-19; 6 strategies identified
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 13, 2020
As the senior living industry looks for ways to safely emerge from COVID-19, the International Council on Active Aging brought together 154 thought leaders to create strategies for all segments of the...
Pandemic effects ‘pronounced,’ but business drivers ‘firmly intact,’ Welltower says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 07, 2020
The pandemic, as expected, had a “pronounced” effect on Welltower’s financial results in the second quarter, especially those results related to senior living and skilled nursing, Chairman and CEO...
Stimulus grants helping Diversicare and NHC withstand pandemic’s decreased revenue and significant...
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 07, 2020
Brentwood, TN-based Diversicare felt the impact of COVID-19 “in a very real way” in the second quarter, recording more than 2,500 positive cases in patients, residents and staff, affecting 56 of the...
Immunity protections removed for senior living communities, executives
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 06, 2020
New York state is walking back its blanket protections granted to senior living communities and nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic.