COVID-19 healthcare standards must reflect current stage of pandemic, industry group says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 06, 2023
As the federal government mulls a forthcoming final healthcare standard on COVID-19, one senior living advocacy group is pushing for consistent protocols that recognize the current stage of the pandemic.
Coalition launches to improve access to medical, mental care in assisted living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 15, 2022
A coalition of experts launched a new initiative Wednesday with the goal of getting 43 recommendations for medical and mental healthcare in assisted living put into practice.
As ‘unprecedented’ crisis continues, workforce issues top 5 priorities for NCAL, executive director...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 10, 2022
NASHVILLE, TN — As assisted living providers continue to experience an “unprecedented workforce crisis right now,” the issue tops the list of five priorities for the National Center for Assisted...
Senior living, led by assisted living, sees strong occupancy rate gains in third quarter
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 07, 2022
Senior living, independent living and assisted living combined, is experiencing its highest occupancy increases since before the COVID-19 pandemic, with the number of occupied assisted living units rising...
Assisted living demand reaches ‘highest level ever’: NIC
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 07, 2022
The number of occupied units in assisted living is at its highest level ever, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care. The organization released quarterly data on Thursday.
HCBS providers face more serious challenges ahead than institutional providers: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 21, 2022
Expanding the availability and quality of long-term services and supports will continue to be a focus for policymakers as individual preferences and state requirements shift from institutional settings...
‘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,...
Assisted living recovering more quickly than independent living: NIC
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 08, 2022
Senior living (independent living and assisted living combined) occupancy in the second quarter increased for the fourth quarter in a row, and assisted living is best poised for recovery within the sector,...
Assisted living, CCRC workforce recovery among slowest in healthcare: NIC
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 27, 2022
Assisted living communities, continuing care retirement communities and skilled nursing facilities are experiencing slower workforce recoveries compared with other healthcare sectors, according to a new...
With questions about whether any further COVID-19 relief legislation will be passed this year, Argentum said Tuesday that it is focusing on a federal workplace safety rule, financial relief and workforce...