76 more assisted living directors obtain credential
Jul 31, 2017
Seventy-six additional senior living professionals have earned the certified director of assisted living, or CDAL, credential, the Senior Living Certification Commission announced Monday.
CMS’ HCBS access rule adds burdens, industry says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 09, 2023
Compensation spending requirement, quality measures are the focus of comments that groups submitted to the federal government.
Innovations may encourage retirement saving, committee hears
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 15, 2016
New apps and programs might encourage people to save more money for their needs in retirement and improve their financial literacy, said speakers at Wednesday’s hearing of the Senate Special Committee...
MBK to acquire WESTliving portfolio for $382 million
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 25, 2018
Irvine, CA-based MBK Real Estate will spend $382 million to buy nine senior living communities from Carlsbad, CA-based WESTliving. MBK’s parent company, Tokyo-based Mitsui & Co., announced the news...
$1.4M deal brings ‘Internet of Things’ to senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 25, 2015
Signature Senior Living has signed a $1.4 million contract to have K4Connect technology installed in its communities.
CMS gives states 3 more years to comply with HCBS final rule
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 09, 2017
States will have until 2022 to comply with a final rule regarding the provision of home- and community-based services to Medicaid beneficiaries, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Tuesday.
New Senior to move 21 communities from Holiday to Atria to diversify portfolio
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 26, 2021
New Senior Investment Group will transition the management of 21 senior living communities in its 103-community portfolio from Holiday Retirement to Atria Senior Living in an effort to diversify the operator...
People in the news, Sept. 25
Sep 25, 2018
Appointments, promotions and awards at AHCA/NCAL, Benchmark Senior Living, Erickson Living, HumanGood, Ingleside, Integral Senior Living, National HealthCare Corp., Senior Helpers, Wentworth Senior Living...
Feds outline COVID-19 vaccine availability timeline for senior living residents, staff
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 22, 2020
A COVID-19 vaccine should be available for assisted living community, independent living community and nursing home residents and staff members by December or January, federal officials said Wednesday.
Vaccine mandates not scaring workers away, Sabra CEO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 05, 2021
Labor issues are slowing the senior living and care industry’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, but operators should not spend much time worrying that they will lose workers if they implement...