2021 began with the hope that the new COVID-19 vaccine being rolled out to assisted living communities and nursing homes would help control a pandemic that had caused so much illness, death, loneliness,...
Pittsburgh-based IntegraCare has reached a 100% vaccination rate among staff members at its 13 senior living communities in three states.
New Enlivant strategy focuses on ‘diversity, inclusion and belonging’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 18, 2020
“We believe that our mission, vision and values demand that we take a stand to advance equity and diversity, inclusion and belonging in all forms,” Enlivant CEO Jack Callison says.
Senior living operator mandates COVID-19 booster shots for employees
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 10, 2021
A California-based senior living operator has announced a COVID-19 booster shot mandate for its employees, when one becomes available, “to ensure the continued protection of our residents and one another.”
LeadingAge, 56 other groups call for mandatory COVID vaccination for workers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 26, 2021
LeadingAge joined 56 other healthcare professional associations Monday in calling for a COVID-19 vaccination requirement for long-term care and other healthcare workers.
Brookdale, Welltower top ASHA 50 lists, which see changes for 2021
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 24, 2021
The top three senior living operators and top three owners remained unchanged from 2020 as the American Seniors Housing Association released its ASHA 50 lists for 2021 on Wednesday. But the top 10 saw...
‘Misleading’ report tied to federal bill with COVID-19-related requirements for assisted living,...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 06, 2020
Assisted living communities would be required to report confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19 to federal, state and local health officials, as well as to residents and their families — and would have...