Partnerships, universal workers keys to successful middle market communities, execs say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 04, 2021
Relationships with third parties, the use of universal workers, pared-down offerings and strict expense control — but not skimping on quality — are keys to a successful senior living model serving...
Census limited as more than 12,000 assisted living positions go unfilled in Minnesota
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 11, 2021
More than 12,000 positions in Minnesota assisted living communities are unfilled, with almost a third of assisted living providers reporting that they are limiting census due to staffing levels, according...
Latest senior living stats reason to be ‘cautiously optimistic’ about comeback from pandemic
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 08, 2021
The latest NIC MAP quarterly data, released Thursday, provide reasons to be “cautiously optimistic” about the senior living industry’s comeback from the pandemic, National Investment Center for Seniors...
Sinceri CEO discusses rebranding, the future, and the importance of listening to employees
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Lois A. Bowers
Oct 04, 2021
Sinceri Senior Living CEO Chris Belford shares insights as JEA changes its name to Sinceri and the industry looks beyond the pandemic.
Diffey, Minnix, Ryan and Sims to be inducted into Continuing Care Hall of Fame for 2021
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 27, 2021
John Diffey, Larry Minnix, Mary Alice Ryan and Bill Sims will be inducted into the Continuing Care Hall of Fame for 2021.
50 senior living and care companies honored on ‘Best Workplaces’ lists for 2021
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 20, 2021
Fifty companies providing residential senior living and care are in the spotlight after Fortune announced its Best Workplaces for Aging Services lists for 2021, the fourth round of such lists Fortune has...
Former LeadingAge Board Chair, Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts remembered as ‘transformational leader’
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 18, 2021
Industry professionals are remembering former LeadingAge Board of Directors Chair and Ecumen President and CEO Kathryn Roberts, Ph.D., as a “transformational leader” as well as a visionary, a mentor...
A new chapter along the array of care
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Lois A. Bowers
Aug 09, 2021
LeadingAge Minnesota’s retiring chief, Gayle Kvenvold, shares insights gleaned over a 52-year career and discusses how the industry has changed, what’s in store for the future, lessons from the...
$104 million funding increase will help assisted living providers pay workers more
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Lois A. Bowers
Jul 12, 2021
A $104 million funding increase in Wisconsin will enable some assisted living providers to boost compensation for workers during a time when both employers and employees are feeling squeezed by the coronavirus...
States should fund senior living, relax visitation restrictions, association leaders tell governors
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Lois A. Bowers
Mar 12, 2021
The National Governors Association should “strongly encourage” state governments to provide financial relief to senior living providers and caregivers for COVID-19-related expenses, Argentum President...