Medicaid, affordable housing changes in proposed budget concern senior living advocates
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 12, 2019
Senior living advocates are urging Congress to reject the reforms to Medicaid in President Trump’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2020 and also are “deeply disappointed” in changes to affordable...
What issues must I address in 2019?
By
Jim Moore
Feb 02, 2019
You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Here are three challenges that operators will face during the years ahead.
Fate of minimum wage, sick leave changes uncertain after legislature vote
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 10, 2018
The fate of minimum wage and sick leave changes passed by the Michigan legislature Dec. 4 is uncertain, as it remains to be seen whether outgoing Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder (R) will sign them into law,...
‘A lot of heavy lifting left’ for Brookdale
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 01, 2018
The new CEO talks about some significant work ahead for the nation’s largest senior living operator.
Older adults’ medication cost ‘skyrockets year after year,’ senator says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 27, 2018
Many of the brand-name medications most commonly taken by older adults increased in price by almost 10 times the average annual rate of inflation from 2012 to 2017, according to a Senate report released...
Next Brookdale CEO talks turnaround after company rejects takeover bid
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 23, 2018
As Lucinda “Cindy” Baier prepares to lead Brookdale Senior Living, the company’s short-term turnaround plans include selling 30 communities, cutting $25 million in general and administrative...
Lumber, labor continue to affect seniors housing construction: brief
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 26, 2018
Increased lumber costs and a labor shortage continue to be concerns in seniors housing construction projects across the country, according to a new brief prepared for the American Seniors Housing Association...
Labor Department increases monetary penalties for violations
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2018
The Department of Labor issued a final rule Tuesday that details increases in civil penalties due to inflation, as required by federal law.
18 states increased minimum wage Jan. 1
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2018
The minimum wage increased in 18 states on Jan. 1, either by legislative action, ballot initiative or inflation adjustment.
CCRC monthly rate increases for 2018 will average 3.1%
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 20, 2017
Continuing care retirement communities plan to raise their monthly fees for existing independent living residents an average of 3.1% in 2018, according to a recent poll of 160 chief financial officers...