Senior living disruption means new models that promote inclusion, purpose
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2022
Increasing consumer demand, outside investment, reengineering of traditional models, and financial and staffing pressure on existing senior living operators are changing the industry, according to experts.
Insurance company argues against defending senior living operator in wrongful death suit
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 18, 2023
A policy lapse means that an insurer does not have to defend an assisted living community from a wrongful death lawsuit, the insurer is arguing in federal court.
Midterm elections mean change, but also opportunities, for senior living industry: experts
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 03, 2022
The midterm elections will have major implications for the Biden agenda, potentially flipping control of the House and Senate. But with change comes new opportunities, according to senior living experts.
Proactive risk management means resident, family expectations management, attorney says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 16, 2023
Being proactive in risk management by understanding resident and family expectations can go a long way for senior living operators in limiting losses, claims and grievances. That’s according to Rebecca...
Assisted living residents’ access to Medicare Advantage special needs plans expands in Utah
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 24, 2021
The expansion of a provider-owned Medicare Advantage plan partnership means that residents of Utah’s assisted living communities for the first time will have access to special needs plans.
New law adds disclosure requirement for memory care providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 21, 2021
A new law in Texas requires memory care providers to make a new disclosure, but it won’t mean big changes for the sector, according to a senior living association expert.
Shortened post-death billing cycle under new law could squeeze assisted living operators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 13, 2022
A New Hampshire law affecting assisted living community billing practices following a resident’s death could mean fee increases for all residents, according to one expert.
Meeting the needs of older adults means focusing on the middle, industry experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 09, 2020
Economic pressures placed on middle-income older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic has created a growing population of seniors with housing needs but limited resources. Senior housing providers recognize...
20 months in a row of occupancy growth reported by Brookdale Senior Living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 13, 2023
A 160-basis-point increase in weighted average occupancy for June means Brookdale Senior Living has seen 20 consecutive months of year-over-year occupancy growth.
Operators plan lower fee increases despite costs that remain elevated
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 06, 2023
The high monthly resident fees introduced by senior living operators in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to taper off, but that doesn’t mean costs are coming down, according to results...