The assisted living industry is seeing record sale prices for units overall, according to a new report.
The hottest markets for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 26, 2017
National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Senior Principal Lana Peck revealed the areas of the country with the most new construction for independent living, assisted living and memory care...
Assisted living average price per unit reaches record $248,400: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 20, 2020
The average price per unit in assisted living increased to a record $248,400 in 2019, which was 12% higher than the previous high of $221,250 per unit in 2017, according to a new report.
‘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...
Assisted living gets a break on EPA hazardous waste pharmaceutical rule
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 14, 2019
Assisted living communities can breathe a sigh of relief now that Environmental Protection Agency Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler has signed the agency’s final rule regarding the disposal of hazardous...
Big senior living stories of 2018
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 21, 2018
Here’s a look at some of the news that occupied many minds in senior living over the past year.
West continues to dominate as assisted living location
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 06, 2018
The West continues to dominate as a U.S. region for assisted living communities, according to newly reported federal data.
CDAL exam to be offered on demand
Oct 18, 2018
Senior living professionals seeking to earn the certified director of assisted living, or CDAL, credential will be able to take the exam on demand effective in January.
Nurse shortage, higher acuity needs drive up assisted living costs 6.67%, Genworth says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 17, 2018
A shortage of nurses and the increasing care needs of residents drove up assisted living costs more than costs for nursing homes, adult day centers or home healthcare over the past year, according to Genworth...
28% of affluent 50+ adults expect to live in assisted living, survey finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 27, 2018
Twenty-eight percent of affluent adults aged 50 or more years participating in a recent survey said they believe they are likely to receive long-term care at an assisted living community when they need...