Newspaper series critical of assisted living ‘paints inaccurate picture,’ industry group says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 26, 2019
Assisted living community and personal care home operators in Georgia are defending the industry as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution begins publishing a new investigative series that the newspaper’s...
California sees double-digit growth in assisted living, with need expected to increase: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2020
California has mirrored the country in double-digit growth in the number of assisted living beds and residents in recent years, with need expected to increase further with the aging population, according...
Former LeadingAge CEO Larry Minnix has some advice for the assisted living sector
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 28, 2019
“Get your act together and create a quality movement,” said former LeadingAge President and CEO Larry Minnix.
Threats, attacks on senior living workers now felonies in Wisconsin
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 25, 2022
It is a felony to threaten or attack healthcare workers in Wisconsin since Gov. Tony Evers signed Assembly Bill 960.
‘Professional fraudster, identity thief’ sentenced in third elder fraud conviction
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2021
A “professional fraudster and identity thief” previously convicted — twice — of stealing from older adults and a co-worker was sentenced last week to four years in prison for stealing from two...
Report outlines strategies to make assisted living more affordable, accessible
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 06, 2022
With a growing need for affordable community-based housing for older adults, a new report delivers to Virginia lawmakers strategies to increase the affordability and accessibility of assisted living communities...
As long-term care job vacancies approach 30 percent, report suggests solutions
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 08, 2022
As workforce vacancies near 30% among Wisconsin long-term care operators, a new report from a coalition of provider organizations recommends funding sustainability, certification flexibility and compassion...
National study reveals how COVID-19 affected assisted living at height of pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 19, 2021
A rolling national study is providing insights for the first time into how COVID-19 affected assisted living and similar residential care communities in the United States during the height of the pandemic.
‘Devastating’: Provider shutters SNF to save assisted living, memory care business
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 15, 2020
As senior living and other long-term care providers speak out about the financial crisis they are experiencing due to the pandemic, one provider is sharing his story about the decision to close a five-star...
Nurse charged with felony elder abuse in death of assisted living resident
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 22, 2021
A nurse providing care to a former California assisted living resident was charged with felony elder abuse for failing to properly assess the woman’s failing health, ultimately leading to her death,...