Alzheimer’s resident faces possible homicide charge in roommate death
By
John Hall
Feb 25, 2015
An 87-year old man with advanced Alzheimer’s was being held this week under suspicion of beating a fellow Alzheimer’s resident and roommate to death in a Lakewood, CO, assisted living facility.
Woman gets 18 months of probation for neglect of ex-husband in assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 10, 2016
A Massachusetts woman who managed her ex-husband’s financial affairs has been sentenced to 18 months of probation after admitting that she stole funds that were meant to pay for his assisted living...
Design briefs, June 2020
Jun 09, 2020
RiverWoods Durham, Atria Highland Park and The Springs at Lake Oswego.
Atria will ‘vigorously defend’ position as wage claims move forward as class action lawsuit
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 05, 2022
An Atria Senior Living spokesman said the Louisville, KY-based company will “vigorously defend” itself after a federal court ruled that a group of community sales directors in California can proceed...
The gift of connection
Jan 11, 2018
Storytelling that leads to sharing and social connection is the focus of a new gift that Atria Senior Living is sharing with residents at its communities. Read more, and find out how to share your photos!
Atria to pay $1.3M in wage class-action settlement
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 16, 2023
Atria Senior Living has agreed to pay $1.3 million in a wage and hour class action settlement over its alleged misclassification of community sales directors as outside salespeople, but the company denies...
Legal experts, ethicists continue to weigh in on vaccine mandates for long-term care staff
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 08, 2021
It’s a question that has plagued senior living and skilled nursing operators since COVID-19 vaccinations first became available in December: Can and should vaccination be required for staff members?
McKnight’s announces second class of Veteran VIPs in Women of Distinction awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 24, 2022
Twelve women working in senior living, skilled nursing or home care are being announced today as Veteran VIPs and will be feted May 12 as part of the fourth annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards,...
People in the news, April 27
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 27, 2021
Appointments, promotions and other news at Arizona Pioneers’ Home, Atria Senior Living, Avalon Park, Baptist Home & Healthcare Ministries, Grace Management, Langford Methodist Retirement Community, Lodge...
Poisoning death lawsuits renew interest in assisted living staffing regulations
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 04, 2022
The recent accidental deaths of three Atria Senior Living residents is sparking renewed interest in California’s staffing requirements for assisted living communities, with two lawsuits alleging insufficient...