More than one-third of all continuing care retirement community unit construction was taking place in five markets as of the fourth quarter of 2017, according to Lana Peck, senior principal of the National...
CCRC monthly rate increases for 2018 will average 3.1%
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 20, 2017
Continuing care retirement communities plan to raise their monthly fees for existing independent living residents an average of 3.1% in 2018, according to a recent poll of 160 chief financial officers...
Residents, staff reap rewards from retirement community’s smartphone app
By
Alyssa Salela
Jul 27, 2017
Leaders at a New York retirement community say their new smartphone app is bringing convenience to residents and enabling staff members to spend more time with them.
ABHOW, be.group become HumanGood
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 10, 2017
The next step in the evolution of the ABHOW and be.group affiliation occurred Monday as the two companies announced their official unification under the previously publicized brand of HumanGood. Read our...
5 largest not-for-profit assisted living providers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 23, 2015
The largest assisted living providers, as well as details about independent living, affordable housing and CCRCs, are part of the latest LeadingAge Ziegler 150 report.
CEO shares Hurricane Katrina memories, lessons
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 27, 2015
United Methodist Retirement Communities President and CEO John Thorhauer experienced Hurricane Katrina firsthand. Ten years later, he shares how the storm continues to affect his personal and professional...
State News July 2014
Jul 01, 2014
ILLINOIS — Democratic Gov. Patrick Quinn was expected to sign legislation designed to reverse decades of race-based disparities in the care provided in all types of long-term care settings.