Eviction bill amendment does little to address real problem, industry experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 24, 2024
An amendment to a Wisconsin bill that would change the time attached to a senior living eviction notice would do little to address a “highly emotional and stressful time for everyone” and does not...
Well-being of older adults, workforce prioritized in executive order
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 08, 2024
The well-being of older adults and members of the direct care workforce has become a top priority in Maryland with the recent signing of an executive order meant to address challenges related to the state’s...
148 assisted living workers will share in $5.5 million wage theft settlement
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 21, 2023
Almost 150 senior living caregivers in California will share in a $5.5 million settlement, the state’s largest judgment in a residential care facility wage theft case.
State compliance status could affect assisted living providers that provide HCBS
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 20, 2023
Assisted living operators that provide home- and community-based services to residents who are Medicaid beneficiaries could be affected as states continue to come into compliance with the provisions of...
More news for Monday, Nov. 13
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 13, 2023
CareTrust REIT moves forward with ‘foot on the gas’ … Assisted living community pays $59K in back wages, $7K in penalties for repeat wage violations … Coalition of business groups sues...
Managed care partnerships present benefits, challenges for assisted living operators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 01, 2023
California managed care plans are partnering with providers to improve access to assisted living, but advocates say that some challenges exist.
‘Well intentioned’ senior living relocation bill fails to address low Medicaid reimbursement rates
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 16, 2023
A bill that would extend the amount of time that Wisconsin assisted living communities, nursing homes or managed care organizations are required to notify residents of eviction or relocation is being called...
Bill would place all residential care facilities on equal plane for state funding programs
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2023
A bill expanding funding eligibility for state financing and funding programs to residential care facilities for the elderly could add more care and service options for older adults in California, according...
Act prioritizes fight against Alzheimer’s disease with state plan
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2023
South Carolina’s adoption of a state Alzheimer’s plan is a “step forward,” according to senior living advocates.
Care, training improvements coming so ‘tragic events…never happen again’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 10, 2023
Some Colorado assisted living providers are under an unflattering spotlight from an article in the general media, but a senior living advocate tells McKnight’s Senior Living that the industry already...