CDC issues new ‘unified’ recommendations for COVID, flu, RSV that apply to senior living providers but not nursing homes … AHCA/NCAL join other groups to support immigration bill that...
Business briefs, Nov. 12
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 12, 2021
SNFs down 221,000 jobs since pandemic began: ACHA/NCAL report … Atria Senior Living to sell seven facilities in New York state … Fitch Ratings assigns BB issuer default rating to Linden Ponds, affirms...
More news for Wednesday, July 14
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 14, 2021
Medicare to weigh national coverage for Aduhelm, other Alzheimer’s treatments … Neurologists issue ethical guidance for dementia diagnosis and care … Helping seniors hear better may slow decline...
Train employees for ‘acuity creep’ or face potential risk
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 03, 2023
DENVER—The level of needs of older adults moving into assisted living communities today is similar to that of seniors who would move into nursing homes in the past, and if operators and providers don’t...
Business briefs, March 30
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 30, 2023
Medicaid a major challenge to providing affordable assisted living, NCAL says … $14.2 million destined for operators to sustain quality care, but some are denied … TruBlue Total House Care announces...
Provider groups debate whether industry-developed standards would put operators at risk
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2020
Would industry-initiated national standards hasten or delay the federal regulation of senior living? Would they encourage or prevent lawsuits against operators? Major associations representing senior living...
AHCA/NCAL announces support of mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for long-term care workers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 29, 2021
The American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living “strongly urges” vaccination against COVID-19 for all healthcare personnel and supports all providers that adopt mandatory...
Business briefs, Sept. 16
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 16, 2022
In ‘scavenger hunt’ economy, providers will need to seize the right opportunities … States increasing regulation of assisted living, with more to come: NCAL … Investing in people, innovation, efficiencies...
Approaching retirement, Parkinson takes trip down memory lane, shares insights into road ahead for assisted...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 21, 2024
Mark Parkinson paused briefly Tuesday to reflect on his tenure at the helm of AHCA/NCAL and share his thoughts on what the future holds for assisted living.
Business briefs, Aug. 30
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 30, 2021
ACHA/NCAL releases 13-minute YouTube video on prioritizing long-term care residents, staff … BMO upgrades Welltower, Ventas shares … Fitch Ratings downgrades Haverland Carter OG revenue bonds to BB+;...