How the SBA 504 loan program can help assisted living providers
By
Barbara Morrison
May 05, 2022
The SBA 504 loan program provides an affordable way to obtain funding for purchasing, constructing or refinancing an assisted living community.
Evolving digital landscape is a new frontier in senior living community safety
By
Tyler Moffitt
May 30, 2024
Senior living communities have significant responsibilities when it comes to ensuring the safety and well-being of their residents. And although the digital world provides many welcome benefits for older...
Recognition grows of the essential role of nutrition management in senior living
By
Tracy Blazer
Aug 31, 2023
The model for nutrition management and dietary support in senior living communities is approaching a critical impasse.
6 ways to minimize risk within your senior living community
By
Kenita Hill
May 12, 2022
If you can maintain a low level of risk in your senior housing community, it can keep your residents and staff members safe.
Stepping up to provide person-centered care to LGBT seniors
By
Mary Beth Mohn
Dec 02, 2019
Aging services organizations still have a long way to go in addressing the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender older adults. Thankfully, many resources exist to help.
Medicaid and senior living: A troubled marriage
By
John O'Connor
Mar 03, 2016
The latest tectonic shift has three likely results for senior living operators.
How to address the issue of resident abuse in senior living
By
Jim Burke
Jul 08, 2019
Communities that sharpen their focus on policies, procedures and ongoing training will create an environment where resident abuse is an unlikely risk.
Court’s decision a tough break for senior living employers
By
John O'Connor
Jan 05, 2017
California’s highest court has offered clarification on employee-break requirements. But this is hardly a limited dispute. In fact, the largely unfavorable ruling just might have implications for...
How to draft an acceptable plan of correction
By
James Henry
Sep 12, 2016
Here are some tips on how to craft a plan of correction response, effectively manage your time in a deadline-filled process and ultimately demonstrate that your community has achieved full compliance with...
Latest risk considerations for REITs and seniors housing
By
David Friend
Mike Musick
Jun 22, 2015
With the seniors housing industry motivated to build and M&A transactions continuing to increase, consideration of long-term trends is vital.