$2 million disability discrimination lawsuit settlement offers lessons for all operators
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 24, 2020
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is commending Prestige Senior Living and Prestige Care for committing to meeting the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and agreeing to implement...
ACHCA discontinues CALA, CNHA certification exams
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 18, 2019
The American College of Health Care Administrators is discontinuing the exams for the certified assisted living administrator (CALA) and certified nursing home administrator (CNHA) credentials, the organization...
New association aims to feed appetite for senior living dining education, networking
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 16, 2018
The Senior Dining Association aims to fill a niche need for information and collaboration.
20 percent tax deduction awaits some assisted living operators but eludes skilled nursing providers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 23, 2019
A 20% business income tax deduction under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could be awaiting some assisted living communities, according to final regulations issued by the federal government on Friday. Skilled...
Five Star plans to offer rehab services at other operators’ communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 19, 2017
Five Star Senior Living has announced plans to expand its rehabilitation and wellness services to communities that it does not operate. The division formerly known as Five Star Rehabilitation & Wellness...
Senior living braces for changes in 2020 as top challenges remain
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2020
As 2020 begins, the senior living industry is preparing for the changing needs and wants of current and future residents as workforce and occupancy issues continue to challenge operators, according to...
Biden vetoes resolution to repeal NLRB ‘joint employer’ rule
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 07, 2024
President Joe Biden, as expected, on Friday announced his veto of a resolution to repeal the National Labor Relations Board’s “joint employer” rule.
Five Star to exit skilled nursing, management of 108 senior living communities as focus shifts to larger...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 09, 2021
A new strategic plan will see Five Star Senior Living exiting the skilled nursing business completely, and the management of 108 communities transitioning to other operators, as the company shifts its...
Fore! For employees
Oct 03, 2018
Commonwealth Senior Living recently raised more than $100,000 to benefit the organization’s employees at the annual Commonwealth Cares Golf Classic. Learn more, and find out how to submit your photos!
Senior living cook charged with raping resident
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 11, 2016
A former cook at a Louisiana memory care community was indicted and charged with raping a resident on Friday. He reportedly maintains that the sex was consensual.