As ‘unprecedented’ crisis continues, workforce issues top 5 priorities for NCAL, executive director...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 10, 2022
NASHVILLE, TN — As assisted living providers continue to experience an “unprecedented workforce crisis right now,” the issue tops the list of five priorities for the National Center for Assisted...
‘Inconsistent, unpredictable’ senior living recovery supports DHC merger plans
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 03, 2023
The turnaround of Diversified Healthcare Trust’s senior housing operating portfolio has been “inconsistent” and “unpredictable,” further supporting plans for a proposed merger with a more diversified...
‘Substantial’ decline in dementia rates due in part to higher education levels: study
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 08, 2022
The prevalence of dementia in older adults in the United States declined 30% between 2000 and 2016, possibly due to rising education levels, a reduction in smoking and better treatment of cardiovascular...
Arizona AG asks court to seize control of state’s ‘most notorious assisted living facility’
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 26, 2024
Arizona’s top attorney is asking a court to seize control of “the most notorious assisted living facility in Arizona” amidst allegations of elder abuse and consumer fraud.
Senior living could become part of CMS’ proposed national healthcare provider directory
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 06, 2022
Senior living providers are among the stakeholders being solicited for feedback by the federal government on a potential national centralized healthcare provider and services directory.
Operators plan lower fee increases despite costs that remain elevated
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 06, 2023
The high monthly resident fees introduced by senior living operators in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic are starting to taper off, but that doesn’t mean costs are coming down, according to results...
LTC Properties heads into 2024 on a positive note with continued industry recovery
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 30, 2023
The third quarter was a productive one for LTC Properties, as it worked through some previously identified challenges and made progress on its goals, according to Chairman and CEO Wendy Simpson.
‘There’s always tension’: NCAL addresses fears of increased federal regulation of assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 07, 2023
Lobbying federal decision-makers for legislation that would benefit the assisted living sector may come with some risk of increased federal scrutiny, American Health Care Association / National Center...
McKnight’s Spirit Awards to go to 4 inspirational women in long-term care
By
Adam Healy
Josh Henreckson
Foster Stubbs
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 22, 2024
Four women have been chosen as the third class of Spirit Award winners as part of the 2024 McKnight’s Women of Distinction program.
Organizational culture key to building a senior living ‘dream team’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 12, 2023
The Great Resignation has turned into the Great Opportunity to build a “dream team” for senior living providers that focus on organizational culture, according to workforce solutions experts.