Up to 15% of AL residents could benefit from preventive care: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 07, 2016
Ten percent to 15% of assisted living residents are in good health and are “highly likely” to benefit from preventive healthcare, according to a new study.
Elevation enters Indiana, sets records with acquisition
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 14, 2020
Elevation Real Property Fund VII’s purchase of a 496-unit affordable senior living community in Indiana for $20 million marks the largest property acquisition in company history — in both unit count...
The top 10 and bottom 10 states for well-being
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 31, 2016
Newly released research from Gallup and Healthways ranks the best and worst states for well-being.
CCRC monthly rate increases for 2018 will average 3.1%
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 20, 2017
Continuing care retirement communities plan to raise their monthly fees for existing independent living residents an average of 3.1% in 2018, according to a recent poll of 160 chief financial officers...
States must improve residential care options, HCBS funding, AARP says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2017
States will need to accelerate the rate of improving long-term services and supports in several areas to meet the upcoming needs of aging baby boomers, according to a report released today by the AARP.
People in the news, Aug. 29
Aug 29, 2017
Appointments and honors related to the American College of Health Care Administrators, Argentum, Blue Willow Systems, Erickson Living, LCB Senior Living, LeadingAge New York, Peconic Landing and Radiant...
Will wage increases elsewhere affect me?
By
Jim Moore
Dec 18, 2018
Will wage increases elsewhere affect you? Yes and no.
AlerisLife plans $14 million in cost cuts, $4 million in investments
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 05, 2022
Newton, MA-based AlerisLife will reduce costs by approximately $14 million and invest approximately $4 million under recommendations made by a consulting firm it hired, to “drive efficiencies and standardize...
McKnight’s announces second class of Veteran VIPs in Women of Distinction awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 24, 2022
Twelve women working in senior living, skilled nursing or home care are being announced today as Veteran VIPs and will be feted May 12 as part of the fourth annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards,...
New GAO report focuses on CMS but could have direct effects on assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 06, 2018
A report released Monday by the Government Accountability Office contains a to-do list for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services related to state reporting of deficiencies in care and services provided...