COVID-19 healthcare standards must reflect current stage of pandemic, industry group says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 06, 2023
As the federal government mulls a forthcoming final healthcare standard on COVID-19, one senior living advocacy group is pushing for consistent protocols that recognize the current stage of the pandemic.
McKnight’s Women of Distinction class of 2024 welcomes 15 Rising Stars
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 13, 2024
Fifteen women working in senior living, skilled nursing or home care are being announced today as Rising Stars and will be feted May 14 as part of the sixth annual McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards,...
Enlivant to lay off 284 corporate employees amid financial restructuring
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 12, 2023
Senior living operator Enlivant is laying off 284 employees at its Chicago corporate support center, according to a notification the company filed with the Illinois state government.
Assisted living owner sentenced in $1 million COVID-19 relief fraud case
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 12, 2024
The owner of an assisted living community will spend two years in federal prison as part of a plea agreement for fraudulently obtaining more than $1 million in COVID-19 relief funds that he used for personal...
Brookdale’s year-over-year occupancy up 300 basis points in February
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 10, 2023
Brookdale Senior Living reported a year-over-year 300-basis-point boost to its consolidated occupancy for February.
Senior living market fundamentals favor REITs, LTC Properties CEO says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 20, 2024
LTC Properties Chairman and CEO Wendy Simpson called 2023 a “year of solid execution” as the real estate investment trust “substantially resolved” all of its challenges and looks to 2024 with market...
Workforce retention means bridging the generational gap, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 31, 2023
Onboarding, listening and management and executive training are keys to workforce retention, according to one expert.
NHI caps off ‘eventful’ quarter with completion of portfolio optimization
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 10, 2022
With the majority of its portfolio optimization complete, National Health Investors is focused on growth opportunities, executives said Tuesday.
Brightview again represents senior living on Best Workplaces for Women list
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 03, 2022
Brightview Senior Living once again is the only senior living operator listed among employers on the Best Workplaces for Women lists compiled by people analytics firm Great Place to Work and Fortune magazine.
Senior living meal tax unfairly targets independent living, advocates say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 16, 2023
A bill before the Washington state legislature would exempt senior living communities from pricey retail sales taxes on the meals they provide to residents as part of their rental agreements.