CCRC executive director salary averages $155,000, DONs $91,000, survey finds
By
Emily Mongan
Jul 17, 2015
Continuing care retirement community CCRC executive directors — who saw only a modest 0.21% salary increase last year — gained an average of 3% this year, according to results of a new salary survey...
5 tips for staffing a new senior living community
By
Debbie Penn
May 09, 2016
Recruiting to fill all positions at a new community can be challenging. Here are five tips on hiring the people who will bring your mission to life.
Mo Rocca: We all have a story, and we never should stop writing it
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 24, 2024
The importance of sharing our life stories, and listening to others’ stories, is one of several lessons I gleaned from a recent discussion with journalist, humorist and history buff Mo Rocca.
Focus On: Staffing briefs
Feb 13, 2020
Read about employee turnover, hourly wages, workforce management and an anniversary.
At the end of the day, it is about relationships
By
Paul Bartlett
Aug 02, 2021
Over the years and through my various hospitality roles, I have learned that relationships are key, and that is no different in the business of senior housing – building supportive, meaningful and open...
Two stories that capture our culture
By
Anja Rogers
Sep 28, 2018
Let me share two stories that encapsulate what we do that is special and different at our senior living communities and why we recently were honored for that.
4 strategies to help ensure that virtual care is an option for senior living residents
By
Ellen Su
Jan 04, 2024
Virtual care is here to stay, so it is time we start working harder to make those solutions an option for everyone.
You are what you eat: Why nutrition is so important in senior living
By
Melissa Powell
Nov 06, 2023
Nutrition often is underestimated yet holds the key to unlocking a world of health, vitality and happiness for our residents.
Health was focus of activities around RNC
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 25, 2016
Despite the Republican National Committee’s release of a platform that contained some healthcare policy ideas last week, healthcare seemed more of a focus at events timed to coincide with the Republican...
6 keys to bolstering your reputation
By
Courtney Malengo, APR
Nov 16, 2020
Here are some tips to assess your organization’s reputation, proactively identify reputational risks and implement strategies to bolster your reputation.