Workforce, access, affordability issues should be policymakers’ focus: Argentum
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 10, 2023
NEW ORLEANS—Policymakers must address the emerging workforce crisis and pursue public policies to increase access to — and improve the affordability of — senior living options, Argentum President...
Assisted living reaching ‘breaking point,’ with 40 percent of providers without sufficient staffing
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 09, 2023
Assisted living providers in Minnesota say that the workforce situation is bleak and getting worse as industry leaders advocate for more funding to ensure career-sustaining wages for caregivers.
More than half of senior living operators see move-in pace accelerate: NIC
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 08, 2023
More than half of senior housing operators are reporting an increase in the pace of move-ins — the highest percentage since April 2022 but still below peak 2021 numbers, according to the National Investment...
Senior living a ‘significant source of strength’ in Pennant’s portfolio, CEO says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 08, 2023
Growth in The Pennant Group’s senior living business continued with “impressive progress” in the first quarter, with occupancy growing for the fifth consecutive quarter, executives said Friday.
US News Best Senior Living program recognizes 1,675 communities as tops in second year
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 04, 2023
US News & World Report is recognizing 1,675 senior living communities with top ratings in the second year of its Best Senior Living program. That compares with 1,274 communities rated as “Best” in...
Bipartisan group of 23 state AGs joins call for unrestricted coverage of Alzheimer’s treatments
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 03, 2023
A bipartisan group of attorneys general from 23 states have joined a growing chorus calling on Medicare to reverse a previous decision and provide unrestricted coverage of Food and Drug Administration-approved...
Proposed CCRC bill would change regulatory oversight, increase transparency
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 03, 2023
A proposed bill meant to modernize Florida’s continuing care retirement community laws includes changes to regulatory oversight and transparency for residents.
Increasing minimum wage would worsen assisted living workforce challenges, not fix them, coalition says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 02, 2023
A California bill that proposes increasing the minimum wage to $25 for direct care workers and support staff members has plenty of opponents, including senior living industry advocates.
Providers need funding to improve Medicaid HCBS access, quality, advocates say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 01, 2023
Senior living advocates are applauding steps announced by the federal government to ensure equitable access to home- and community-based services provided via the Medicaid program, but they say that funding...
Senior living operator aims to raise ‘Purple Flag’ across its memory care communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 01, 2023
A New England-based assisted living provider is the first in the nation to seek dementia care accreditation for its entire portfolio of memory care communities through Purple Flag for Dementia Care.