Provider groups debate whether industry-developed standards would put operators at risk
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2020
Would industry-initiated national standards hasten or delay the federal regulation of senior living? Would they encourage or prevent lawsuits against operators? Major associations representing senior living...
Senior living braces for changes in 2020 as top challenges remain
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2020
As 2020 begins, the senior living industry is preparing for the changing needs and wants of current and future residents as workforce and occupancy issues continue to challenge operators, according to...
ACHCA discontinues CALA, CNHA certification exams
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 18, 2019
The American College of Health Care Administrators is discontinuing the exams for the certified assisted living administrator (CALA) and certified nursing home administrator (CNHA) credentials, the organization...
Is regulation helping or hurting senior living innovation?
By
Jess Stonefield
Nov 04, 2019
Despite improvements, numerous areas of senior housing still demand innovation. How will regulation help — or hurt — innovations in those areas?
Dealmaker’s Handbook 2019
Sep 09, 2019
Download: Dealmaker’s Handbook 2019 Inside: Opportunities ahead Here’s what I’m telling my members: Insights from the leaders of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, the...
Brookdale ‘still well ahead’ of others on Argentum list of largest senior living providers for 2019
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 05, 2019
Despite a 15% reduction in units over the past year, Brentwood, TN-based Brookdale Senior Living is “still well ahead of the rest of the pack,” holding onto the No. 1 spot on Argentum’s new list...
Vision 2025 takes major stride toward enhancing senior living leadership training
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 21, 2019
A “historic” group of aging services professionals concluded two days of meetings with university professionals Thursday in Chicago, and the resulting buzz left participants eager for the next steps.
Proposed $35,000 threshold for overtime pay ‘reasonable,’ provider groups say, but concerns remain
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 03, 2019
Industry groups representing senior living organizations say they generally support the federal government’s proposed salary threshold of $35,308 under which executive, administrative, professional and...
SECURE Act gives hope for increased LTSS funds among older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 23, 2019
A bill that would raise the minimum age at which people would be required to withdraw funds from their retirement accounts is giving hope to senior living advocates that, if signed into law, it would result...
New senior living initiative aims to ‘reframe the conversation’ with policymakers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 18, 2019
Argentum announced the Senior Living Impact initiative on Wednesday at the annual Senior Living Executive Conference. It will target federal and state officials.