Senior living’s value proposition is changing, but providers can adapt and stay relevant, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 10, 2024
The senior living industry is suffering from a trust and image problem, as well as a data problem. But it’s still possible for the sector to adapt to emerging technology trends to reshape its future.
Pennant Group’s senior living segment revenue tops $40M in first quarter
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 08, 2024
The Pennant Group delivered a strong first quarter and a great start to the year, CEO Brent Guerisoli told investors on Tuesday’s earnings call.
Ventas plans to expand senior living footprint, building on ‘unprecedented’ growth opportunity
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 03, 2024
Ventas is benefiting from the “unprecedented” multi-year senior living growth opportunity that continues to gain traction and is committed to expanding its footprint in senior living in the coming...
Federal final rule drops bring cries of ‘flawed,’ ‘aggressive,’ ‘dramatic’ from senior living...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 25, 2024
Late April brought a shower of regulatory changes as the federal government dropped four major final rules this week that the senior living and care industry is calling “flawed,” “aggressive” and...
Senior living hourly wages outpace private sector, but competition for workers continues
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 24, 2024
Hourly wages in senior living communities have increased by 30.9% over the past five years, outpacing growth in the broader private sector by 6.5 percentage points. But the labor market remains “exceptionally...
FDA urges public to use Heimlich not ‘anti-choking’ devices to save lives
Apr 23, 2024
Unpacking and figuring out how to use an anti-choking device can waste valuable time, the agency said.
Biden administration sets nursing home staffing minimums
Apr 23, 2024
The first-ever minimum staffing rule has been set for nursing homes, the Biden administration announced Monday.
Medicaid Access Rule shortcomings could decrease access to care, industry advocates say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 23, 2024
No guarantee exists that a final rule that the federal government promoted as increasing transparency in Medicaid payments and improving wages for direct care workers will accomplish either goal, senior...
RMR Group relays progress toward ESG goals
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 23, 2024
The RMR Group of Newton, MA, which provides management services for senior living operator AlerisLife and real estate investment trust Diversified Healthcare Trust, made progress last year toward reaching...
UnitedHealth Group posts $1.2B loss related to Change Healthcare cyberattacks
By
Adam Healy
Apr 19, 2024
As Change Healthcare reels from ongoing cybersecurity breaches, UnitedHealth Group executives reassured stakeholders.