Many continuing care retirement / life plan communities offer a benefit that is not mentioned explicitly on their websites but could be a source of comfort to prospective residents.
Life plan communities positively affect resident wellness, study finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 28, 2019
Residents of life plan communities scored higher on positive measures of several types of wellness than did older adults living in the community at large — and lower in one area — in newly released...
ASHA launches Senior Living Hall of Fame, inducts six
Feb 08, 2018
The American Seniors Housing Association launched a new Senior Living Hall of Fame and inducted six industry veterans at its annual meeting.
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...
Survey suggests challenges with life plan community name, despite industry support
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 12, 2019
Almost four years after LeadingAge and Mather LifeWays introduced “life plan community” as an alternative name for “continuing care retirement community,” more education may be needed for prospective...
CNA pay increases 2.33% in CCRCs
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 04, 2016
The national average pay for certified nurse aides in continuing care retirement communities increased 2.33% in 2016, according to a new report.
Assisted living managers at CCRCs see 3.52 percent salary increases
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 07, 2022
Assisted living / personal care managers working in continuing care retirement communities have an average salary of $80,102 in 2022, a 3.52% increase over 2021, according to the 2022-2023 Continuing Care...
More CCRCs part of larger systems now, Ziegler says
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 25, 2018
Life plan communities have become more likely to be part of larger systems and slightly less likely to be sponsored by a not-for-profit organization over the past several years, according to specialty...
CCRCs have less time to refund entrance fees under new law
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 21, 2018
Continuing care retirement communities will have have less time to return refundable portions of entrance fees to residents or their estates after move-out under a new law signed Friday by New Jersey Gov....
Opportunities await beyond near-term challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 11, 2019
Recent news is enough to cause any operator, developer or investor to reach for the aspirin. A look at data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, as well as discussions with experts...