Proposed SNF rule would affect assisted living, NCAL says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 03, 2015
Sept. 14 is the deadline to comment on CMS’ proposal to reform the requirements that long-term care facilities must meet to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs. NCAL says the proposal could...
NCAL to recognize four senior living professionals
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 16, 2015
Four assisted living professionals will receive awards from the National Center for Assisted Living at NCAL Day this fall as part of the annual meeting the organization holds with the American Health Care...
Tittle named new NCAL leader, Kyllo to VP post at AHCA/NCAL
By
James M. Berklan
May 18, 2015
Scott Tittle has been named the new executive director of the National Center for Assisted Living. He will succeed Dave Kyllo, who will become vice president of its parent group’s insurance and membership...
NCAL extends assisted living quality campaign through 2018
By
John Hall
May 13, 2015
Assisted living quality initiatives will focus on increasing satisfaction while reducing turnover, re-admissions and antipsychotics use, the National Center for Assisted Living announced on Tuesday.
AHCA/NCAL joins Aging2.0
Apr 07, 2015
The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living has joined the Aging2.0 Alliance.
Heroes emerge as providers enter Hurricane Helene recovery mode
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 01, 2024
Heavy rains pelted the southeastern United States for several days after Hurricane Helene hit the Florida Gulf Coast. And although some areas experienced life-threatening conditions and flooding, senior...
Increase in memory care units in CCRCs due to growing demand, reduced skilled nursing footprint
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2024
The memory care segment in continuing care retirement / life plan communities has been steadily growing over the past decade, answering a “clear need” from its resident base, according to the National...
Extend telehealth flexibilities to virtual prescribing, mental health services, coalition asks lawmakers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2024
A coalition of provider and consumer organizations is asking policymakers to extend telehealth flexibilities related to virtual prescribing tied to mental health services.
Value-based care, tech, workforce issues among hot topics senior living experts dish on
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 12, 2024
Innovation, technology, affordable assisted living, dementia and memory care, value-based care and workforce issues were among the hot topics senior living experts discussed during a McKnight’s Senior...
Protecting senior living residents from respiratory viruses means educating the community around them
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 11, 2024
When it comes to increasing vaccination rates against respiratory viruses, it’s not only important to educate senior living residents about the value of vaccines; it’s also important to educate their...