Healthcare cost worries may be causing retirees to curtail lifestyle spending
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 29, 2024
Concerns about healthcare costs may be leading retirees to spend less and curtail their lifestyles in retirement, according to a new survey.
Bills would make WA LTC insurance program benefits portable to other states
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 08, 2024
Workers in Washington state soon may be able to bring their state long-term care benefit with them if they move out of the state.
Convicted senior living killer murdered in Texas prison
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 20, 2023
Convicted killer Billy Chemirmir, sentenced for two murders and suspected in the deaths of more than 24 older adults in Texas, most of whom were women who lived in senior living communities, was murdered...
HRSA may seek recovery of $159M in potential PRF overpayments
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 11, 2024
An audit of Phase 2 distributions from the Provider Relief Fund has revealed roughly $18.4 million in potential overpayments that a federal watchdog agency says should be recovered from healthcare providers.
Mark Maxfield named new NCAL Board of Directors chair
Oct 05, 2023
Mark Maxfield, owner and CEO of Eagle, ID-based The Cottages, has been named chairman of the National Center for Assisted Living Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 term.
HHS seeks input from providers to inform HCBS policy development
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 17, 2023
Providers of home- and community-based services in assisted living communities and other settings are being asked to contribute input during the federal government’s review of its evidence map.
Settlement removes ‘secrecy clauses’ from assisted living operator’s arbitration agreements, and...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 05, 2024
A settlement that ends a senior living community’s arbitration agreement “secrecy clauses” is being called a “big win” by Arizona’s top attorney, who said she will move to strike down such...
Long-term care leaders return to basics, employ innovation to grow direct care staff
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 20, 2024
Facing the reality that most new nurses don’t choose to enter geriatrics, senior living and skilled nursing leaders both are going back to the basics and seizing on innovation to expand their direct...
Senior living occupancy continues to recover due to supply and demand
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 15, 2023
Senior living (independent living and assisted living, including memory care) continues to see occupancy gains, and the outlook for the near-term is bright given supply and demand conditions, according...
Sonida optimistic for near-term outcomes, with ‘significant momentum’ heading into Q4
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 11, 2023
Third-quarter occupancy gains on the heels of finalization of a comprehensive restructuring plan are creating “significant momentum” and optimism for near-term outcomes for Sonida Senior Living heading...