Acquisition will be top senior living expansion strategy in 2019, executives say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 22, 2018
Acquisitions will continue to be the most common way that seniors housing and long-term care operators expand their businesses in 2019, predict industry executives responding to a recent survey.
Fundamentally sound?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 18, 2018
The big picture in seniors housing and care looks good, despite some recent setbacks, according to several experts.
Nurse shortage, higher acuity needs drive up assisted living costs 6.67%, Genworth says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 17, 2018
A shortage of nurses and the increasing care needs of residents drove up assisted living costs more than costs for nursing homes, adult day centers or home healthcare over the past year, according to Genworth...
An evolving career in an evolving industry
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 16, 2018
Retiring Capital Senior Living CEO Larry Cohen reflects on the changes he’s seen, as well as what’s likely on the road ahead.
Speaker shares tips to prevent and address bullying in senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 10, 2018
If the response of attendees at a Tuesday session at the AHCA / NCAL annual meeting is any indication, bullying is prevalent in senior living.
New opportunities in assisted living offer reasons for hope, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 09, 2018
Times may be challenging for long-term care providers right now, but opportunities exist to help determine the future of the industry, leaders of the American Health Care Association and National Center...
Hillcrest, Mercy Ridge named Gold winners in McKnight’s Technology Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 05, 2018
A Montessori dementia care program and the use of technology to communicate with residents and staff are the Gold winners in the Quality and Training categories, respectively, of the Senior Living track...
Blake Management Group will expand outside of Southeast under joint venture
Oct 05, 2018
Blake Management Group expects to add 10 resort-style senior living communities to its portfolio over the next five years through a new joint venture with LifeCare Properties.
Chicago Methodist, Bickford earn Gold in McKnight’s Technology Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 04, 2018
Communities that use a virtual reality staff training program and a unified nurse call and wander management system are the Gold winners of the Innovator of the Year and Safety categories, respectively,...
FutureCare, Christian Village win Gold in McKnight’s Tech Awards
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 03, 2018
The use of flash cards that remind people of information vital to their recovery, and the use of an accessible piece of exercise equipment, have led to awards in the Keep It Super Simple and High-Tech...