Senior living will grow at skilled care’s expense through 2021, report predicts
By
John O'Connor
Jul 25, 2018
Senior living operators can look forward to growth in the coming years, largely at the expense of their skilled-care competitors. So suggests a new report that sizes up the seniors housing and care sector.
Operators, frontline workers likely to benefit from next virus relief bill: McConnell
By
John O'Connor
Jul 08, 2020
For senior living operators seeking COVID-19 lawsuit protections and workers earning less than $19 an hour, the next coronavirus package may deliver some welcome news. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell...
Private activity bonds likely to survive tax bill
By
John O'Connor
Dec 15, 2017
Congressional Republicans have struck a deal reconciling House and Senate versions of the GOP tax overhaul. In a victory for nonprofit senior living operators, it appears the final measure will retain...
Providers want big changes. But will Congress allow them?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 28, 2021
There is a growing sense of urgency among supporters of the Build Back Better bill to get the measure passed now, before it’s too late.
Such an obvious way to improve recruitment and retention
By
John O'Connor
Nov 21, 2019
When it comes to finding and keeping workers, are you getting the word out about what sets senior living apart from the Amazons and Costcos of the world?
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Robert G. Kramer
By
John O'Connor
Feb 24, 2020
When people discuss how freely capital now flows in this sector, demographics and a strong economy usually get the credit. Often overlooked is the man perhaps most responsible for opening the spigot.
These no-shows are enough to make you sick
By
John O'Connor
Aug 01, 2019
We’re hearing a lot these days about how difficult it is to find enough workers. But the discussion often overlooks a related problem.
Ready for some additional staffing headaches?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 04, 2018
As if staffing weren’t enough of a senior living challenge, two fresh developments show it might soon get worse.
How senior living might win — and lose — under the new tax bill
By
John O'Connor
Nov 06, 2017
House Republicans have unveiled an ambitious plan to revamp the nation’s tax code. If enacted, the measure promises to be a mixed bag for senior living operators.
Operators may soon perk up to vaccine challenge
By
John O'Connor
Feb 25, 2021
Most senior living operators soon will need to confront the issue of COVID vaccination, one way or the other.