12 tips for recruiting and retaining staff members
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 28, 2022
At what National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care President and CEO Brian Jurutka said was “probably the most important session” at the group’s Spring Conference, four speakers shared...
Resident dining contracts in senior living present complex web of offerings
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 23, 2024
Points versus a la carte. Formal versus informal. Resident dining contracts vary among providers and are a “very challenging part” of the overall service package for senior living providers, according...
‘Pet therapy’ could be putting residents, others in danger
By
Alyssa Salela
Jun 20, 2017
As “pet therapy” programs become more popular, a new study finds that senior living communities often deviate from animal visitation guidelines meant to protect residents, staff, visitors and...
Senior living provider with history of wage violations cited for $690,000 in back pay, penalties
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 13, 2023
Denying full wages, deducting for meal breaks and failing to keep time and payroll records has left a California senior living provider on the hook for more than $690,000 in back wages and penalties.
Planned rate increases meant to help providers address workforce shortages, pandemic costs
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 19, 2022
Assisted living communities in Nebraska could see temporary funding increases to address workforce shortages and continuing pandemic-related costs if a state plan is approved by the federal government.
Self-driving vehicles at California CCRC pivot to meal, package delivery during pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 04, 2020
When Paradise Valley Estates became a deployment site for a self-driving vehicle in 2019, the plan was to allow residents of the Fairfield, CA, continuing care retirement community to reserve or schedule...
Fired worker charged in fatal stabbing of assisted living manager
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 10, 2021
A man recently fired from an assisted living community in Burbank, CA, will be arraigned on murder charges next month in connection with a fatal stabbing of the community’s manager.
Senior living communities can navigate the pandemic through a ‘nuanced’ approach, experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 13, 2021
A “nuanced approach with attention to details” is necessary for senior living communities to navigate the uncertainties, hesitancies and logistical issues of COVID-19 vaccination, according to Patricia...
People in the news, April 25
Apr 25, 2017
Promotions, appointments and honors at Erickson Living, Glacier Hills, Legacy Senior Living, National Senior Campuses, Northern California Presbyterian Homes and Services, Renaissance Assisted Living and...
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