Arrow Senior Living plans Joint Commission assisted living accreditation for entire portfolio
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 27, 2022
Vitalia North Olmsted has become the second stand-alone assisted living community in the United States — and the first in Ohio — to receive accreditation by The Joint Commission. The announcement comes...
‘Red-hot inflation’ drives senior living asking rates to record high
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 08, 2022
Senior living asking rates were driven to record highs in June compared with the previous year, as the Federal Reserve raised interest rates in response to “red-hot inflation,” according to Omar Zahraoui,...
No men allowed: Operator opens women-only dementia unit
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 26, 2022
Des Moines, IA-based Via Health Services is set to open a women-only dementia unit this month at its Fleur Heights campus in Des Moines. It is the first of its kind for long-term care facilities in the...
Recent case a reminder to call police if criminal conduct against a resident is suspected
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 18, 2022
A recent case in California is a reminder that any long-term care facility administrator suspecting abuse or “any type of criminal activity” should call the police immediately, regardless of the state...
Provider celebrates 130th anniversary by introducing new lifestyle programming
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 06, 2022
Arlington Heights, IL-based Lutheran Life Communities is celebrating its 130th anniversary by introducing new lifestyle programming for residents of its four retirement communities across Illinois and...
Business briefs, June 10
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 10, 2022
SNF’s ‘Rainbow Wing’ meant to ‘ensure all residents feel comfortable and safe’ … Alaska affiliate of AHCA/NCAL changes name … Acts Retirement–Life Communities marks 50th anniversary …...
Remember Me Senior Care offers memory care in five-home, farmhouse-style neighborhood
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 31, 2022
Knoxville, TN-based Solinity recently partnered in the opening of the Remember Me Senior Care senior living community, a five-home, farmhouse-style neighborhood, in Cleveland, TN.
Developer puzzled to be included in lawsuits alleging understaffing at assisted living facility
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 10, 2022
A developer and its principal are the targets, along with an assisted living facility, of two lawsuits filed by resident family members who are alleging understaffing and negligence.
Skilled nursing claims continue to be eclipsed by assisted living claims by average cost, CNA reports
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 18, 2022
The average cost of assisted living professional liability claims ($267,174) has outpaced such claims by skilled nursing facilities ($245,559) over the past few years, according to the 11th edition of...
Business briefs, March 1
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 01, 2022
White House takes aim at private equity ownership of nursing homes … Bill would require cameras, minimum staffing levels for assisted living communities … Omega Healthcare Investors enters 3-year agreement...