IntegraCare showed its gratitude for its employees by delivering 352 Thanksgiving dinners to team members at its 11 senior living communities in Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia.
Mistrial declared in attempted arson of Jewish-sponsored assisted living community
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 30, 2020
A mistrial was declared in the case of a Massachusetts man indicted on federal charges of attempted arson at a Jewish-sponsored assisted living community.
HUD reopens COVID-19 relief applications for affordable senior housing providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 25, 2020
The federal government has announced a second application period for COVID-19 supplemental payments for affordable senior housing providers and other multifamily housing providers.
Workers at 11 Illinois nursing homes strike for better pandemic pay and working conditions
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Amy Novotney
Danielle Brown
Nov 25, 2020
An Illinois nursing home operator could be without its regular workforce for a prolonged period after about 700 workers walked off on the job after contract negotiations stalled.
Nashville home healthcare companies announce merger
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Joe Jancsurak
Nov 24, 2020
WholeCare and LightWay, both Nashville, TN-based home healthcare providers, are merging under the WholeCare brand, with LightWay Founder Michael Jacques serving as CEO. The newly merged company will have...
CMS may announce cuts to Medicare Part B therapy services soon: NASL executive director
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Liza Berger
Nov 24, 2020
There may be more awaiting long-term care providers this week than meals of turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may release its final rule regarding cuts...
Pandemic is ‘pie in our face’ and opportunity for change, speakers say
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 23, 2020
With many legislators and members of the lay media focusing their attention on long-term care due to the coronavirus pandemic, now may be an opportune time to educate these audiences about the industry...
Sunshine ride-hailing, moving services partnerships meant to benefit residents during pandemic and beyond
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Lois A. Bowers
Nov 23, 2020
Bend, OR-based Sunshine Retirement Living has announced partnerships with Uber Health and North American Van Lines that the companies say could offer reassurance to residents during the coronavirus pandemic...
Pandemic causes ‘economic disruption’ for low-income, older-adult households: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 23, 2020
Although recent federal budget changes for safety net programs hold some promise for the housing needs of low-income older adults, funding falls well short of what is needed, according to “The State...
3 ways digital tools help senior living communities during the ‘new normal’
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Annie Haarmann
Nov 19, 2020
Senior living communities have been affected dramatically during the global pandemic, changing how we learn about and perceive them. Fortunately, digital tools allow these brands to maintain a positive...