Expanded collaboration provides opportunities for increased participation in value-based care model
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 22, 2023
An Ohio-based senior living provider is opening up opportunities for its residents to participate in a value-based care model through a partnership with a Medicare Advantage special needs plan.
AlerisLife rejected 2 suitors before accepting managing director’s acquisition offer
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 21, 2023
AlerisLife rejected two acquisition offers before ultimately accepting one made by an entity controlled by one of its managing directors, who also is the chair of its board, according to documents filed...
Welltower announces new senior living partner, new strategic adviser
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 17, 2023
Despite remaining “underwhelmed” by early-2022 results, Welltower CEO Shankh Mitra said Thursday that he’s pleased with the underlying improvements to the company’s operating platform and talent...
Senior living meal tax unfairly targets independent living, advocates say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 16, 2023
A bill before the Washington state legislature would exempt senior living communities from pricey retail sales taxes on the meals they provide to residents as part of their rental agreements.
Ventas seeks to exceed 2019 performance in 2023, CEO says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 13, 2023
Ventas is entering 2023 seeking to reach 2019 performance levels and then exceed them, Chairman and CEO Debra Cafaro said during Friday’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2022 earnings call.
HUD guidance clarifies importance of supportive services in affordable seniors housing
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 10, 2023
The federal government released new guidance on Thursday reinforcing the importance of supportive service programs for older adults living in subsidized affordable housing.
Proposal would allow CNAs to train in assisted living communities
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 09, 2023
Regulatory changes proposed by the Virginia Board of Nursing are aimed at removing barriers to training and improving the hiring process for certified nurse aides in the commonwealth. If approved, CNAs...
Assisted living community, management groups sued over employee shot to death by resident
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 08, 2023
The widow of an assisted living maintenance worker who allegedly was shot and killed in 2021 by a resident has filed two lawsuits, alleging that the community allowed the accused shooter to have a weapon...
859 senior living communities recognized by A Place for Mom in Best of Senior Living awards
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 08, 2023
More than 850 senior living communities are being recognized by A Place for Mom in its 2023 Best of Senior Living Awards.
Virtual reality-based therapies now covered by insurance for some long-term care residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 03, 2023
Virtual reality-based therapies are now covered by insurance for some New York long-term care residents under a new partnership with an institutional special needs plan.