Omega Healthcare Investors sees positive momentum with agency labor use down, occupancy up
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 06, 2024
Omega Healthcare Investors sees positive momentum in its core portfolio of senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities as agency labor use declines and occupancy continues its steady improvement,...
Assisted living staff need training to recognize, intervene in resident-to-resident aggression: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 08, 2024
A high prevalence of resident-to-resident aggression in assisted living communities points to a need for staff member training to recognize the causes of that aggression as well as clearer policy guidance...
Proposed licensure changes would increase costs for assisted living providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 04, 2024
New Jersey’s proposed switch from one set of licensure standards for assisted living communities and personal care homes to another may or may not bode well for providers, but one thing is certain —...
Scholarship program helps CCRC recruit, retain employees
By
Max Bachmann
Jul 07, 2023
A senior living community in Florida awarded $44,000 educational scholarships last month to 22 of employees and dependents of employees.
2 rabbis reach plea deal in assisted living fire that killed resident, firefighter
By
Max Bachmann
Jun 26, 2023
Two rabbis will avoid jail time after reaching a plea deal last week for their roles in a 2021 fire at a New York assisted living facility that killed a 79-year-old resident and a firefighter.
Assisted living caregiver charged with murdering 2 residents
By
Max Bachmann
Jul 05, 2023
A caregiver at a California assisted living community was charged last week with murdering two residents.
Minnesota senior living community opens its doors to people of all ages
By
Max Bachmann
Jun 30, 2023
College students and older adults interacting daily may seem out of place — but not at a senior living community in Minnesota. That’s because, at The Pillars of Prospect Park, they live together.
New bill aims to make air travel easier for wheelchair users
By
Max Bachmann
Jun 27, 2023
A new bill that would strengthen accommodations for wheelchair users who fly was unanimously approved by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee earlier this month.
8 cities identified as ‘best’ retirement locations for LGBTQ older adults
By
Max Bachmann
Jun 22, 2023
Cleveland, San Francisco and six other cities were named in an article from US News Tuesday as ideal retirement destinations for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults.
Measure would result in increased aid for assisted living communities
By
Max Bachmann
Jul 05, 2023
The Medicaid reimbursement rate for assisted living communities, comprehensive personal care homes and assisted living programs in New Jersey would increase under legislation approved by the New Jersey...