Insurance rates add to financial challenges facing Florida’s assisted living operators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 04, 2024
The rapid increase in commercial property insurance rates in Florida was the final straw for some senior living providers still struggling with workforce challenges, rising wages and inflation.
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.
From skilled nursing to assisted living to another ‘true shift in the industry’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 23, 2018
Juniper Communities CEO Lynne Katzmann talks about how she grew her business, and where yours may be heading. And worm farms.
With growth plans brewing, Aegis Living looks to former Starbucks executive to fill president’s role
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2019
Aegis Living has hired former Starbucks executive Kris Engskov to serve as the company’s new president as it percolates growth plans to meet an expected increase in demand from baby boomers.
People in the news, Feb. 25
Feb 25, 2020
Appointments, promotions and other news at the Acts Retirement-Life Communities, American College of Health Care Administrators, Brethren Retirement Community, Broadmead, Cypress Cove at HealthPark Florida,...
National HealthCare Corp., Omega Healthcare Investors, Ventas report third-quarter earnings
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 06, 2023
National HealthCare Corp., Omega Healthcare Investors and Ventas released their third-quarter earnings results on Friday.
Valeant in the hot seat at Senate committee hearing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 27, 2016
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International and its pricing practices were the focus of an April 27 hearing of the Senate Special Committee on Aging.
Fidget spinners show promise in addressing dementia symptoms
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 13, 2017
An Ohio senior living community is finding that fidget spinners and cubes seem to produce a calming effect in those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
HCBS ‘especially vulnerable’ under ACA replacement, report says
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 22, 2017
Home- and community-based services would be “especially vulnerable to deep cuts” if the American Health Care Act passed by the House of Representatives were to become law, according to a new...
Competition hurts Brookdale in third quarter
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 01, 2016
Misjudging the competition hurt Brookdale Senior Living financially in the third quarter, President and CEO Andy Smith said Tuesday during a third-quarter earnings call.