Senior living construction challenges continue post-pandemic: NIC
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 20, 2023
A combination of challenges have prolonged timelines for senior living projects since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and those delays will become even more problematic as the senior living industry...
Genworth: Acuity, luxury drive up assisted living costs 3.36% in 2017
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 27, 2017
The annual median cost of assisted living increased 3.36% from 2016 to 2017, according to the Genworth 2017 Cost of Care Survey, released Tuesday. There are two main reasons.
Life care contract most common type for Texas CCRCs: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 27, 2017
Ziegler and My LifeSite analyzed data from 32 providers in the Lone Star State to produce a new benchmarking report on the characteristics of continuing care retirement communities there.
Operator error means some could miss out on $100,000 or more in Provider Relief Fund payments
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 07, 2022
Provider error could mean the loss of $100,000 or more in Provider Relief Fund monies for some senior living organizations.
Independent contractor rule poses ‘significant threat’ to older workers, senators tell Labor Department
By
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...
Assisted living needs to be part of enhanced Medicaid HCBS program, industry advocates say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 30, 2023
A proposal calling for permanent enhanced federal funding to states to expand the Medicaid home- and community-based services program needs to go a step further to emphasize the benefits of assisted living,...
OIG plans review of Medicaid waivers, employee background checks, more
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 10, 2016
Reviews of Medicare and Medicaid payments, fraud and abuse, and employee background check efforts are some of the items on the agenda for the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector...
Occupancy and profitability recovery a mixed bag for senior living: panel
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 04, 2022
Senior living occupancy and profitability recovery have shown mixed results since the pandemic hit, said a panel of experts during an Argentum webinar Wednesday.
Staffing trends study could create roadmap for helping long-term care industry
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 23, 2022
The state of Pennsylvania is undertaking a study of staffing trends during the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to determine how to help the long-term care industry.
Bill aims to expose business, hiring practices of temporary staffing agencies
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2022
New legislation aimed at exposing the business and hiring practices of temporary staffing agencies follows long-term care industry complaints about price gouging and anti-competitive behaviors during the...