Virginia resolution could lead to regulation of independent living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 22, 2018
The Virginia Department of Social Services would study independent living communities to see whether state regulation and oversight would “help to ensure that residents … are adequately protected”...
An arbitration victory that raises trust issues
By
John O'Connor
Jun 08, 2017
In a year already brimming with regulatory victories, Monday’s win might prove to be the biggest of them all.
Federal Arbitration Act applies to states, too, Supreme Court says
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 15, 2017
A resident representative holding power of attorney can be bound by an arbitration agreement that he or she signs on behalf of the resident, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday, asserting that states are...
9 tips for effective arbitration agreements
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 08, 2017
Attorneys working in senior living discuss the benefits of pre-dispute arbitration agreements and share tips for operators creating or reworking theirs.
Brookdale staffing not based on resident needs, lawsuit maintains
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 06, 2017
Brookdale Senior Living misleads prospective residents and their families by indicating that it uses its resident assessment system to tailor care to residents’ needs and to staff its communities...
Brookdale staffing not based on resident needs, lawsuit maintains
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 06, 2017
Brookdale Senior Living misleads prospective residents and their families by indicating that it uses its resident assessment system to tailor care to residents’ needs and to staff its communities...
$900,000 arbitration decision shines spotlight on independent living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 20, 2017
Regulation of independent living and the elimination of mandatory arbitration agreements might prevent events like the one that led to an arbiter’s decision that a Virginia operator pay $900,000...
Operators seek resolution to these issues in the new year
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2017
Several regulatory issues remain unresolved for senior living operators as 2017 begins.
5 big issues in senior living in 2016
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 29, 2016
Looking back on our coverage of the senior living industry and the issues that affected it in 2016, several common themes emerge. Five are detailed in this year-end review.
A temporary reprieve?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2016
A new federal rule that would have disallowed arbitration agreements during resident admissions has been put on hold, at least for now.