$4 billion increase in Alzheimer’s funding needed to prevent ‘catastrophe,’ coalition with provider...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 11, 2023
Funding the national response to Alzheimer’s and related dementias is a “national priority, economic and budgetary necessity, health and moral imperative,” according to a coalition of 360 organizations...
Brookdale Senior Living’s HealthPlus care coordination program expands to more communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 10, 2023
Brookdale Senior Living’s test of a value-based care coordination program for residents delivered “extremely promising” results, and the program now is being rolled out to additional communities,...
LTC Properties to sell half of its Brookdale Senior Living communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 01, 2023
LTC Properties plans to sell approximately half of the 35 Brookdale Senior Living communities it owns and re-lease the other half, Chief Investment Officer and Co-President Clint Malin said Friday during...
Another operator settles security deposit class action lawsuit, this time for $1 million
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 11, 2023
Another Massachusetts senior living operator has settled a class action lawsuit over contract language that conflicts with the state’s security deposit statute.
Big senior living stories of 2022
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 22, 2022
Here are some of the major stories that affected senior living providers in 2022.
Florida’s ‘deadliest storm’ challenges some providers; others step in to help
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 30, 2022
Senior living providers in high-risk areas have coordinated resident evacuations and struggled with power outages as Hurricane Ian moved through Florida, whereas those in areas spared by the storm have...
Building back occupancy is priority for Brookdale, CEO says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 10, 2022
With overall weighted average occupancy at 74.6% across its communities in the second quarter, Brookdale Senior Living is focused on building occupancy back to a pre-pandemic level of 85% and then will...
Meet Rosita Taylor, 2022 Spirit Award winner
By
Nicole Blanchard
Aug 04, 2022
Learn more about Rosita Taylor, health and wellness director for Brookdale Senior Living in West Boynton Beach, FL.
Pandemic highlights senior living’s ‘integral’ role in reducing social isolation: ASHA issue brief
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 25, 2022
The social opportunities ingrained within senior living settings uniquely position communities to reduce isolation and promote connection among older adults, according to a new report.
Assisted living operators can change ‘long-term care’ narrative through partnerships
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 12, 2022
When it comes to “long-term care,” assisted living tends to be ignored. But providers can change that narrative by networking and being full partners in opportunities, especially when it comes to clinical...