CCRC’s entrance fee policy confuses resident, leads to lawsuit
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 08, 2023
A Tennessee continuing care retirement community is attracting some unwanted attention over an entrance fee policy that is not unheard of in the industry. The case highlights the importance of using clear...
People in the news, Feb. 7
Feb 07, 2023
Appointments, promotions and other news at the American Senior Communities, American Seniors Housing Association, Baker Donelson, Civitas Senior Living, Cura Hospitality, Goodwin Living, Home Care Pulse,...
Should US follow Canada’s example in addressing workforce woes?
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 07, 2023
Canada is turning to immigration in a big way to fill jobs left unfilled by its citizens. Could there be a lesson for the United States? Immigration accounts for almost 100% of Canada’s labor force growth,...
Senior living operator’s 4-day work week pilot results in significant jump in job applications
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 02, 2023
When two Wisconsin senior living communities announced that they were participating in a four-day work week pilot, job applications jumped significantly and jobs that had been open for an extended period...
Age-diverse ‘urban village’ model aims to keep older adults in the city
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 02, 2023
Repurposing downtown real estate into age-diverse housing could be a more affordable alternative to traditional retirement communities out in the suburbs, where older adults and other residents may feel...
Assisted living benefits hold steady, while sign-on bonuses lose luster
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 27, 2023
Most respondents to a new assisted living salary and benefits survey indicated that they provide fringe benefits to employees, although the size of and eligibility for those benefits varies widely by region.
REIT ownership linked to decline in RN staffing, increases in LPN, CNA use
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 27, 2023
Nursing homes, after being purchased by a real estate investment trust, are likely to see increases in licensed practical nurse and certified nursing assistant staff hours per resident day of 2.15% and...
Cheaper housing driving interstate moves among retirees
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 24, 2023
More retirees are moving from one state to another in search of less expensive housing, and they have their sights set on Florida, according to a retirement relocation trend report.
Form 300A summary of injuries and illnesses due to OSHA Feb. 1
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 24, 2023
It’s that time of year for employers who are required by Occupational Health and Safety Administration’s recordkeeping standards to file Form 300A summarizing injuries and illnesses.
Seniors had high burden of RSV-positive respiratory infection before COVID-19
Jan 23, 2023
Following a sharp decline during COVID-19, RSV-positive acute respiratory infection re-emerged during the summer of 2021 and is linked to lower quality of life.