Low wages, part-time work remain barriers to direct care workforce pipeline
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 13, 2023
Not much has changed in a year for the direct care workforce, according to a new PHI research report, released Tuesday
Ohio survey finds 3 areas where AL communities can improve
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 07, 2016
More than 16,000 residents in 635 residential care facilities shared insights for the Ohio Department of Aging’s recently posted 2015 Long-Term Care Resident Satisfaction Survey.
With no targeted relief on horizon, Argentum seeks various avenues of financial support for senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 28, 2022
With no apparent additional targeted COVID-19 financial relief on the horizon for the assisted living industry, Argentum is continuing its push to have providers included in proposed relief packages for...
Disclosures, fire safety, internal systems top challenges as assisted living providers implement new...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 22, 2021
Disclosures, fire safety requirements and internal systems requirements are the main challenges confronting Minnesota assisted living providers as they continue to work through implementing new industry...
New law gives funding boost to affordable assisted living program
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 02, 2022
An Illinois nursing home reform bill signed into law this week includes funding for a supportive living alternative that is part of the continuum of care offered by some senior living providers.
Assisted living continues to grow rapidly in expanded markets
By
Elizabeth Newman
Oct 03, 2014
Assisted living growth continues to be concentrated in specific markets, with almost three-fourths of new construction in 10 metro markets, according to new findings released Thursday at the National Investment...
20% of long-term care insurance claims begin in assisted living, association says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 23, 2018
The finding dispels myths that such insurance is used only for nursing home care, according to the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance.
CDC report details characteristics of assisted living residents
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 24, 2016
A new report details ADL assistance needed and other characteristics of residents of assisted living and similar residential communities.
CMS tool creating new pathways to assisted living could prove ‘a positive development for residents...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 26, 2022
A tool to help states increase long-term services and supports rebalancing could lead to more business for assisted living providers.
2 college students calling assisted living home
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 24, 2016
Victoria Kozar and Joe Huberman are the two newest assisted living residents at Masonicare at Ashlar Village in Wallingford, CT, having moved in on Tuesday. They’re also the youngest residents,...