New lead-generation effort launches for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 04, 2018
A new platform has launched with the goal of helping to connect senior living communities and prospective residents looking for new places to live.
‘It’s OK to fall short,’ Graham says, suggesting ACA repeal efforts may continue
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 26, 2017
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) on Monday night appeared ready to proceed to a vote on the healthcare reform bill that bears his name, even after the release of a negative preliminary analysis from the CBO...
Delaware to begin reviewing indoor visitation plans for assisted living communities today
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 08, 2020
Delaware will begin reviewing proposed plans from eligible assisted living communities and nursing homes to begin reopening for indoor visitation.
Operator plans defense against lawsuit seeking $1 million after employee’s COVID-19 death
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 18, 2020
The principal of a Texas assisted living and memory care operator says the company “vehemently” denies the claims made in a wrongful death lawsuit and will defend itself in court after an employee...
NHI reports COVID-19 cases remain at less than 1 percent across its portfolio
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 13, 2020
As with other senior housing operators and real estate investment trusts with senior housing properties, National Health Investors reported that COVID-19 has presented challenges to its business, but positive...
Program gets $6 million to expand CNA training, mentorship program
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 23, 2022
An additional $6 million investment will expand the WisCaregiver Careers workforce development program to address the shortage of certified nursing assistants in the state’s nursing homes, Wisconsin...
Senior living provider cites federal immunity protections in COVID-related lawsuit
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 18, 2022
A senior living provider being sued over the COVID-19 deaths of a former resident couple maintains that it is covered by federal immunity protections for healthcare workers and that the lawsuit should...
Operator joins national immunization pilot program to prevent disease, improve care, reduce costs
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 29, 2022
Improving the care experience in senior living and other long-term care settings by improving care quality while reducing costs is the goal of one senior living organization participating in a federal...
Bill contains ‘big, bold’ changes to benefit affordable senior housing
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 20, 2021
New legislation introduced Wednesday will make a “generational investment” in affordable housing, including seniors housing, by targeting sweeping financing reforms to combat homelessness and expand...
Partnership creates employment pipeline for CCRC, career opportunities for at-risk students
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 17, 2021
A Tulsa, OK, life plan / continuing care retirement community has found an innovative way to create an employment pipeline for its community while also helping at-risk high school students find healthcare...