Industry advocates use nursing home mention in SOTU to press for COVID-19 relief
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 03, 2022
Although President Biden took direct aim at overhauling federal nursing home regulations during his State of the Union address, aging services leaders are using the mention of long-term care as an opportunity...
Skilled nursing finances ‘much worse’ than previously known: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 03, 2022
Skilled nursing finances are “much worse” than previously thought, according to a new report outlining the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nation’s nursing homes, American Health...
Options, cleanliness top list for prospective senior living residents: survey
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 01, 2022
Prospective residents and their families want options when they are searching for a senior living community. They also rank cleanliness as one of the most important factors in their decision-making process.
People in the news, March 1
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 01, 2022
Appointments and promotions at Anthem Memory Care, Discovery Senior Living, Erickson Senior Living, Ginger Cove, J&M Family Management, Juniper Communities, Retirement Unlimited Inc., SantaFe Senior Living,...
AlerisLife looks to expand business lines in new year: CEO
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 25, 2022
Ringing in the new year with a new name, AlerisLife marked the fourth quarter of 2021 and first quarter of 2022 with new collaborations and partnerships that executives said were aimed at enhancing the...
Diversified Health Care Trust, AlerisLife report fourth-quarter earnings
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 25, 2022
Real estate investment trust Diversified HealthcareTrust and provider AlerisLife, formerly known as Five Star Senior Living, held their fourth-quarter and year-end 2021 earnings calls on Thursday.
High vaccination rates, workforce recovery signal signs of positivity: Sabra CEO
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 23, 2022
High COVID-19 vaccination rates and the workforce’s recovery from omicron infections are positive signs as the senior living and care sector climbs back to pre-pandemic occupancy levels, according to...
Senior living a significant portion of 4Q healthcare bankruptcies: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 23, 2022
Senior living-focused organizations, independent and assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities made up a significant portion of healthcare bankruptcy filings in the fourth quarter of...
Intergenerational programming a win-win for youngsters and older adults
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 18, 2022
Intergenerational programming and day care in senior living and care settings is a win-win situation for children and residents, some providers are discovering.
Assisted living rate increase grows 4.65 percent — more than skilled nursing but less than home care
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 17, 2022
The annual median rate in assisted living increased nationally by 4.65% in 2021, according to the results of Genworth’s 18th annual Cost of Care Survey, released Wednesday.