The Department of Health and Human Services is extending until Aug. 28 the deadline for eligible state Medicaid providers, including assisted living operators, to apply for monies from the Coronavirus...
VA supports assisted living pilot program for veterans — with conditions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 22, 2023
The US Department of Veterans Affairs supports legislation that would create a pilot program enabling some veterans to have their care needs met in an assisted living community rather than in a VA home,...
Provider group pushes CMS for more guidance on HCBS
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 11, 2016
Delays by CMS in issuing additional guidance on its final rule related to home- and community-based services may mean that assisted living communities are excluded from providing such services to older...
More news for Friday, July 9
Jul 09, 2021
Monday is deadline to comment on whether vaccine reporting rule should apply to assisted living … Biden order to curtail licensure requirements, noncompete agreements: report … Nine states...
People in the news, Sept. 4
Sep 04, 2018
Appointments at Benchmark Senior Living, Cadence Living, Envoy America, Golden West, Transforming Age and Watercrest Senior Living Group.
What should we do about long-term care?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 20, 2020
It was the comment heard around the world. Well, around the United States. OK, maybe just among those in the long-term care arena and some political junkies.
The hottest markets for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 26, 2017
National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Senior Principal Lana Peck revealed the areas of the country with the most new construction for independent living, assisted living and memory care...
Task force recommends $245 million plan to address Illinois veterans home Legionnaires’ issues
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 03, 2018
A task force appointed in January by Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner is recommending that the state spend up to $245 million, including constructing a new residential building, to help protect residents of...
Argentum announces apprenticeship, workforce data service and more
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 17, 2019
The first-ever national apprenticeship for nursing assistants and other caregivers in senior living and a new data service to help operators with their staffing plans were among the announcements Tuesday...