The Labor Department, in its fall regulatory plan, said it expects to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking in October.
Argentum forms certification commission
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 16, 2015
Argentum has formed the Senior Living Certification Commission, which will oversee its first testing program in 2016.
Good news on the assisted living employment front
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 06, 2023
Good news for assisted living operators is that, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, employment in the sector has returned to pre-pandemic levels. But…
Expect expansion into middle market after HumanGood, Presby affiliate, CEO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 18, 2019
The two organizations on Monday announced their plans to create a unified company in a deal expected to close by June 30. The combined entity could be the sixth largest not-for-profit senior living provider...
Almost 40% of surveyed M&A executives are considering long-term care
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 03, 2018
The category of home health, long-term care and hospice services holds high interest for more than one-third of corporate or private equity executives planning to make an acquisition in the next 12 to...
Stand-alone memory care properties challenge LTC Properties in second quarter
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 10, 2017
LTC Properties has issued a default notice to the primary operator of stand-alone memory care communities in its portfolio and is planning to transition two properties away from the other operator of stand-alone...
Providers condemn ‘shortsighted’ Medicaid cuts in revised Senate healthcare bill
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 13, 2017
“Shortsighted,” “draconian” and “drastic” are some of the words provider group leaders are using to describe the continued Medicaid cuts in the revised Better Care Reconciliation...
ASHA report: Focus on camaraderie, food to win over residents and their families
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 30, 2019
Assisted living operators looking to improve residents’ perceptions of their communities should focus on improving the sense of camaraderie there, according to a new report released by the American Seniors...
Activist investor withdraws name from Brookdale board consideration
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 17, 2019
Stamford, CT-based Land & Buildings has withdrawn the name of its founder and chief investment officer, Jonathan Litt, as a nominee for the Brookdale Senior Living Board of Directors.
Updated: CMS proposes mandatory quality measures, other changes to HCBS program
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 27, 2023
Some quality measures for home- and community-based services would become mandatory under a proposed rule announced Thursday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Several other changes related...