Geriatric workforce funding in Senate bill ‘far too low,’ provider group says
By
Alicia Lasek
Aug 05, 2022
To reverse its ongoing staffing crisis, the long-term care sector is going to need heftier financial support than the Senate is proposing for 2023, industry advocate LeadingAge said Thursday.
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...
Accelerated pace of change will continue for senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 04, 2024
The senior housing and care industry has experienced an accelerated pace of change over the past decade — particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic — in areas including technology adoption, workforce...
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...
Ruling clears way for class-action suit over CCRC refunds
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 14, 2022
A class-action lawsuit filed in 2013 against a senior living operator alleging consumer fraud over refunds to continuing care retirement community residents can move forward after a New Jersey judge denied...
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...