Bill package falls short of addressing long-term care workforce challenges, advocates say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 06, 2024
Although appreciative of efforts to improve long-term care, Delaware’s senior living groups said that a package of recently introduced bills falls short of addressing workforce challenges in the state.
Provider actions can help assisted living counter ‘great scrutiny’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 29, 2024
The assisted living model is “under threat” following increased federal scrutiny and negative attention from lay media outlets, but providers can take steps to educate lawmakers and the public about...
Memory care program brings everyone along on residents’ ‘Journey’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 28, 2024
A senior living healthcare consultant went “back to basics” with the rollout of a person-centered memory care neighborhood model that standardizes its approach to care delivery, practice and management.
Proposed law would impose federal reporting requirements on assisted living providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 27, 2024
The recent closure of a large skilled nursing facility in Missouri has led to a bill that proposes minimum staffing levels for assisted living communities and a requirement that assisted living providers...
Long-term care execs see modest salary increases: report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 23, 2024
Long-term care corporate executives took home an average salary increase of 3.69% last year, up slightly from the 3.17% reported salary increase in 2022, according to a new report.
Brookdale Senior Living CEO: ‘Too soon to tell’ outcome of Senate inquiry
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 22, 2024
Brookdale Senior Living’s leader said Wednesday she is confident in the company’s priorities in the face of growing scrutiny of the industry by the lay media and policymakers.
‘Rich opportunities, daunting challenges’ ahead for senior living: report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 08, 2024
2024 will bring both “rich opportunities” and “daunting challenges” as senior living takes “two steps forward and one back,” according to a new Argentum industry forecast report.
Funding bill could increase workforce challenges for assisted living providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 06, 2024
A bill aimed at nursing home staff could potentially have negative effects on Maryland assisted living providers already challenged by workforce issues, according to industry advocates.
HCBS access rule heads to final review amid senior living industry concerns
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 31, 2024
A proposed federal rule establishing mandatory quality measures for home- and community-based services and requiring providers to allocate 80% of HCBS payments to direct care worker pay now is under final...
Independent contractor rule poses ‘significant threat’ to older workers, senators tell Labor Department
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 31, 2024
A new federal rule changing the definition of when someone is an independent contractor versus an employee could pose a “significant threat” to older working Americans’ income, security and peace...