Industry asks governors for help as imminent COVID-19 outbreaks threaten assisted living communities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 15, 2020
Assisted living communities and nursing homes face a potential “dramatic increase” in cases of COVID-19 as states continue to reopen and personal protective equipment shortages and testing delays persist,...
AHCA/NCAL tout advocacy in the face of change
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 17, 2016
Quality and advocacy are the solutions to the challenges confronting assisted living and other areas of long-term care, leaders of the American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living...
Assisted living major prong of AHCA / NCAL lobbying campaign in Congress
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 04, 2019
For the second year in a row, top lobbyists are making assisted living a point of emphasis before dozens of members of Congress and their staff members as part of annual American Health Care Association...
Careers in Aging Week celebrates workers, highlights challenges and opportunities
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 20, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic not only propelled assisted living and skilled nursing into the global spotlight; it also highlighted continuing workforce challenges in the industry. This week, the industry celebrates...
Rod Burkett joins NCAL board
Mar 07, 2016
Rod Burkett, president and CEO of Gardant Management Solutions, has joined the National Center for Assisted Living Board of Directors.
New opportunities in assisted living offer reasons for hope, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 09, 2018
Times may be challenging for long-term care providers right now, but opportunities exist to help determine the future of the industry, leaders of the American Health Care Association and National Center...
States increasing assisted living regulation, with more to come: NCAL
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2022
One third of states updated their assisted living requirements between 2020 and 2022, according to the National Center for Assisted Living’s “Assisted Living State Regulatory Review,” released Thursday.
Long-term care leaders call for investments in ‘infrastructure for aging’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 22, 2021
As Congress and the administration negotiate the details of an infrastructure agreement that could top $1.2 trillion, organizations representing senior living and other long-term care providers are calling...
AHCA/NCAL names new VP of quality and regulatory affairs
Jan 12, 2016
Lyn Bentley is a 15-year veteran of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, having joined the organization in 2001 as senior director of assisted living policy.
Ukrainian refugees could find support, employment at U.S. long-term care facilities
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 18, 2022
Refugees from Ukraine could find a career path in the U.S. long-term care industry. The American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living is working with the International Rescue Committee...