New York launches its first ‘master plan for aging’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 08, 2022
Building healthy, livable communities that provide opportunities for older adults to thrive is the goal of New York state’s first master plan for aging, adopted Friday.
Move-ins decline with slowdown in lead conversions, sales: NIC
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 15, 2023
Slowdowns in lead conversions or sales were the most common reasons cited for a recent decline in the pace of move-ins in senior living among respondents to a National Investment Center for Seniors Housing...
Atria CEO talks about confronting questions, preparing for future of senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2024
New Atria CEO Holly Belter-Chesser recently took a few minutes to share her thoughts with McKnight’s Senior Living about the company, the industry and the future of senior living.
Sonida CEO optimistic about future after ‘transformational’ year
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 28, 2024
2023 was a “transformational” year for Dallas-based Sonida Senior Living, and it paved the way for growth in 2024 and beyond, President and CEO Brandon Ribar said Wednesday during the company’s...
Turnover rates tick upward for hospice aides / CNAs
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 01, 2022
Turnover rates for hospice aides/certified nursing assistants has continued on an upward trend seen in recent years, according to the Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service’s Hospice Salary & Benefits...
Corporate, conservative clash intensifies on Capitol Hill
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 29, 2022
Conventional wisdom holds that Republicans are more business-friendly than Democrats, but that general accepted belief may no longer be the case. The business lobby once was considered a “reliable Republican...
Court upholds arbitration agreement in assisted living resident’s wrongful death lawsuit
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 21, 2024
The family of an assisted living resident who filed a wrongful death lawsuit is bound by an arbitration agreement signed when the resident moved into the community, the Tennessee Supreme Court has rule.
Bill aims to prevent Medicaid Access Rule implementation
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 29, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would be prohibited from implementing the Medicaid Access Rule under a bill introduced last week in the House of Representatives.
Omega Healthcare Investors’ first-quarter financial performance resulted in “higher-than-expected interest income as well as earlier-than-anticipated cash payments received related to a turnaround...
AgeWell Solvere Living to assume management of Sonata Senior Living communities
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 18, 2023
North Palm Beach, FL-based AgeWell Solvere Living will assume management of Orlando, FL-based Sonata Senior Living-branded communities effective Nov. 1, the companies announced Tuesday.