2 more associations join Florida generator rule fight
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 03, 2017
Two associations representing assisted living operators have joined LeadingAge Florida in challenging an emergency rule issued Sept. 16 that gave assisted living communities in the Sunshine State 60 days...
Report details states where nurse, aide staffing levels are highest, lowest
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 21, 2016
Newly released research shows where staffing levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses or vocational nurses, and aides in assisted living and similar residential care communities are significantly...
A new chapter along the array of care
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 09, 2021
LeadingAge Minnesota’s retiring chief, Gayle Kvenvold, shares insights gleaned over a 52-year career and discusses how the industry has changed, what’s in store for the future, lessons from the...
Quality, collaboration remain shared goals, battling associations say as they await decision on national...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 19, 2020
Quality remains a shared priority for two groups of senior living associations involved in a dispute over whether Argentum should be permitted to develop national standards for the industry through the...
Where your new residents are moving from
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 19, 2016
A new survey of visitors to senior care-related websites reveals where older adults are living and, when they are residing in senior living communities, where they moved from. Survey results also detail...
Speakers: Integrating health services into assisted living presents opportunities, challenges
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Lois A. Bowers
Mar 10, 2016
Assisted living operators that pursue offering health services to their residents will be confronted with risks, but they also will face potential rewards, said speakers during a 2016 NIC Spring Investment...
Assisted living may become ‘more consequential’ in health system, Welltower CEO predicts
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 30, 2018
Assisted living and memory care “may become more consequential” in the healthcare system, and the recent complex deal involving Welltower, ProMedica Health System and HCR ManorCare “is...
Assisted living and nursing facilities sue government over Medicaid reimbursement cuts
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 12, 2018
The Montana Health Care Association and several assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities that are members sued the state of Montana on Monday afternoon, alleging that the state violated...
4 trends will define future of seniors housing and care
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 01, 2015
National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care CEO Robert G. Kramer shared insights with those attending the opening session of the group’s annual conference.
Proposed SNF rule would affect assisted living, NCAL says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 03, 2015
Sept. 14 is the deadline to comment on CMS’ proposal to reform the requirements that long-term care facilities must meet to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. NCAL says the proposal could...