Fitch assigns ‘deteriorating’ outlook to CCRC sector for second consecutive year
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 10, 2024
Fitch Ratings has assigned the continuing care retirement / life plan community sector a rating of “deteriorating” for the second year in a row.
CCRC ratings unlikely to be affected by SNF staffing mandates: Fitch
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 21, 2023
The minimum staffing rule that most nursing homes will be required to meet within the next three years will add to staffing pressures at continuing care retirement / life plan communities, but it will...
On-site clinic helps CCRC residents age in place, exec says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 17, 2024
St. Mark Village, a continuing care retirement community in Palm Harbor, FL, has added a full-service, primary care clinic run by Curana Health. It opened Jan. 4 and serves residents and employees.
More news for Friday, Jan. 27
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 27, 2023
Headwinds may stall CCRC recovery, Fitch Ratings says … Turnover rates among assisted living staff hold steady for most operators: report … FDA advisory committee votes on proposed COVID-19 vaccine...
Business briefs, Jan. 29
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 29, 2024
White House launches effort to increase Medicare Advantage transparency … CCRCs would have a year to return entrance fees under proposed bill … McGuireWoods attorney offers advice on SNF restructuring,...
Business briefs, Jan. 16
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 16, 2024
August Health exceeds revenue growth following market expansion … Senior living and care providers describe 2023 in one word … 37 Life Care Services Communities receive 5-star Medicare ratings …...
Business briefs, Jan. 24
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 24, 2024
CMS: Expect final nursing home staffing rule this year … Eviction bill amendment does little to address real problem, industry experts say … House Budget Committee advances legislation without...
Nudging residents toward positive habits can decrease social isolation: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 03, 2023
Nudging older adults toward positive habits can be effective in promoting increased activity and engaging those who are socially isolated, especially men, according to the results of a new study conducted...
CCRC residents ‘significantly safer’ from COVID deaths than older adults not living in congregate...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 02, 2023
SAN DIEGO—Residents of continuing care retirement communities were “significantly safer” from dying from COVID-19 than were older adults living in noncongregate residential settings in the greater...