Wrongful death lawsuit filed against assisted living owner, former employees following fatal fire
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2022
The mother of a volunteer firefighter killed during a March 2021 fire at a New York assisted living community has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the facility owners, former employees, city building...
Establishing expectations, policies key to avoiding lawsuits in senior living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 19, 2022
Setting realistic expectations with residents and families, establishing policies and procedures, and training staff members can help senior living providers lessen the chance of being sued, legal experts...
Dementia-competent workforce, career advancement keys to improving Alzheimer’s care: Senate committee
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 21, 2021
Developing a dementia-competent workforce and providing career advancement opportunities will help strengthen direct care workforce recruitment and retention, leading to a better quality of life for people...
Pandemic brings focus to industry policy priorities
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 23, 2021
Working to “ensure a constructive, future-focused action plan to promote smart approaches to quality in assisted living and memory care without federal regulations” is a priority for LeadingAge this...
Ventas reiterates commitment to senior living, despite pandemic’s effects
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 09, 2020
Remaining “sober and clear-eyed” about the national increase in COVID-19 cases, Ventas Chairman and CEO Debra Cafaro said Friday that the Chicago-based real estate investment trust remains committed...
Assisted living directors in CCRCs see 2.95% salary bump: report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 15, 2020
Directors of assisted living / personal care in retirement homes enjoyed a 2.95% average salary increase from 2019 to 2020, with pay rising from $74,934 in 2019 to $77,142 in 2020, according to the “Continuing...
People in the news, Nov. 24
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Lois A. Bowers
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 24, 2020
Appointments and honors at Acts Retirement-Life Communities, New Senior Investment Group, Phoebe Pharmacy, Presbyterian Home of Maryland and The SCAN Foundation.
Staffing trends study could create roadmap for helping long-term care industry
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 23, 2022
The state of Pennsylvania is undertaking a study of staffing trends during the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to determine how to help the long-term care industry.
People in the news, Oct. 27
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2020
Appointments and promotions at The Baptist Home, Blake Management Group, Green Courte, JEA Senior Living, Moorings Park, SmartLinx Solutions and The Springs Living.
Stripping duties of independent administrator licensing boards ‘detrimental’ to senior living: ACHCA,...
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 25, 2021
Two national organizations representing senior living and health service administrators have come out against a growing movement among state governments to eliminate administrator licensing boards and...