Short-term staffing solutions at CCRCs include contingency workers, sign-on bonuses: survey
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 11, 2022
In response to the effects of COVID-19, one-third of continuing care retirement communities are using contingency workers and sign-on bonuses as short-term solutions to staffing shortages, according to...
Nursing, residential care jobs up 8,000 in June — ‘a positive sign’ but still below pre-pandemic...
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 11, 2022
Employment in nursing and residential care facilities increased by 8,000 jobs in June, according to a information published Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The data represent statistics from...
Assisted living recovering more quickly than independent living: NIC
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 08, 2022
Senior living (independent living and assisted living combined) occupancy in the second quarter increased for the fourth quarter in a row, and assisted living is best poised for recovery within the sector,...
Long-term care eligible for cut of $2M in workforce development grants
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 08, 2022
Wisconsin’s senior living and care operators are eligible to receive their share of the state’s $2 million grants from the Department of Workforce Development.
Immunocompromised hospitalized with COVID-19 have poor outcomes
Jul 07, 2022
Immunocompromised patients have increased odds of ICU admission and in-hospital death, regardless of vaccination status.
One in 13 U.S. adults report long COVID symptoms
Jul 07, 2022
Long COVID is less likely among older adults than younger adults, with nearly three times as many adults ages 50 to 59 years reporting long COVID than those aged 80 years or older.
Senior living occupancy up for fourth consecutive quarter: NIC
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 07, 2022
Senior living (independent living and assisted living combined) occupancy in the second quarter increased for the fourth quarter in a row, a positive sign for sector recovery, the National Investment Center...
Assisted living a focus as OSHA increases COVID-19 inspections
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 07, 2022
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration plans to increase its inspections of assisted living communities and some other types of long-term care and healthcare-related employers as it extends...
Assisted living managers at CCRCs see 3.52 percent salary increases
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 07, 2022
Assisted living / personal care managers working in continuing care retirement communities have an average salary of $80,102 in 2022, a 3.52% increase over 2021, according to the 2022-2023 Continuing Care...
HUD project-based vouchers can be used for assisted living: LeadingAge
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 07, 2022
Under Housing and Urban Development rules, project-based vouchers can be used in assisted living communities to cover the cost of shelter, making the housing choice more affordable, according to a backgrounder...