Georgia adopts COVID-19 liability shield law for healthcare facilities, providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 19, 2020
Georgia has become the latest state to enact legislation designed to shield healthcare facilities and providers from legal liability related to the spread of COVID-19.
Byrne bill would restore ‘joint employer’ definition
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 31, 2017
Rep. Bradley Byrne (R-AL) has introduced legislation designed to restore the definition of a joint employer to one that has “actual, direct and immediate” control over employees.
7 best practices for weathering a crisis
By
Mary Beth Farrell
Feb 13, 2017
Regardless of the scope or cause of the emergency, senior living communities of all sizes in any location can benefit from being prepared for any potential disaster.
That personal touch
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 01, 2015
In a set-up that would satisfy even Goldilocks, a group of Sunrise Senior Living residents in Massachusetts heads to a cozy common room each day knowing they’ll be able to pick the chair most comfortable...
The revolving door
By
John Andrews
Feb 02, 2019
Successfully hiring and retaining qualified staff can be done with the right approach.
People in the news, Jan. 9
Jan 09, 2018
Appointments and promotions at Allergro, Avanti Senior Living, Friendship Health, Harbor Retirement Associates, Juniper Communities, LCB Senior Living, Mansfield Memorial Homes, Pioneer Network and Solinity.
Clearwater, Berkshire announce $500 million partnership
Sep 12, 2016
Newport Beach, CA-based Clearwater Senior Living and Boston-based real estate investment management company Berkshire Group will develop and acquire seniors housing communities in the western United States...
People in the news, Sept. 20
Sep 20, 2022
Appointments, promotions and other news at Ecumen, Eskaton, Experience Senior Living, Florida Senior Living Association, LeadingAge DC, LCS, MatrixCare, Newmark Valuation and Advisory, Otterbein SeniorLife,...
Thousands of Washingtonians look to opt out of long-term care insurance tax
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 09, 2021
Washington state is set to launch next year the nation’s first publicly operated insurance program next year to help offset residents’ future long-term care costs, but not all workers are on board...
CCRC executive director salaries hold steady, therapy directors get boost
By
Stephanie H. Kim
Jul 25, 2014
Continuing care retirement community executive director salaries have barely increased in the past year, while therapy and rehabilitation directors received a boost, a new report shows. The average salary...