Argentum expands training program to leadership roles, sets overall goal of 7,200 apprentices by 2024
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2021
PHOENIX—A critical piece of securing the future of senior living is expanding the number of qualified workers who can care for the growing population of older Americans. Argentum is using its previously...
Expect increased labor costs this year: white paper
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 15, 2019
An expanding economy and tight labor market will lead to increased labor costs for senior living operators this year, predict the authors of a new white paper from Argentum.
Welltower, Chartwell dissolve joint venture
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 16, 2023
Welltower and Canada-based Chartwell Retirement Residences have dissolved their joint venture, first announced in 2021. Welltower said this week in a business update that the agreement to dissolve will...
John Knox Village wins Tech Awards Gold for sensing possible falls with AI, machine vision
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 05, 2020
Looking to reduce falls in its short-term rehabilitation unit, life plan community John Knox Village of Lee’s Summit, MO, became the first long-term care facility to use an artificial intelligence platform...
Tech proactively addresses health risks in residents while creating new revenue streams
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 15, 2024
A collaboration between a digital care technology company and a rehabilitation provider is proactively addressing health risks in senior living residents and providing downstream cost savings.
Master-planned communities attract active adults, activating economy for all
By
Robert Kanjian
Jul 06, 2017
The next time you see an active adult (or 55+) community resident driving a golf cart, think bigger. What they’re actually driving is the state and local economy.
Ventas to acquire $1.8 billion senior living portfolio via partnership
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 04, 2019
Chicago-based Ventas will acquire a $1.8 billion portfolio of 31 independent living communities, plus four in progress, in the Quebec market by investing through an 85% / 15% equity partnership with Le...
Social engagement technologies: Providers’ best practices
By
Majd Alwan, Ph.D.
Feb 26, 2018
Social isolation has been shown to increase the risk for a variety of poor health outcomes in people of all ages. The good news is that tech can help. Here are best practices gleaned from senior living...
Colorado SNF sanctioned for 2021 data breach
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 26, 2023
The state of Colorado has settled with Broomfield Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for not protecting the personal data of hundreds of residents, patients and employees before and during a 2021...
Medicaid Access Rule shortcomings could decrease access to care, industry advocates say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 23, 2024
No guarantee exists that a final rule that the federal government promoted as increasing transparency in Medicaid payments and improving wages for direct care workers will accomplish either goal, senior...