Lutheran Senior Services / Diakon agreement forms one of largest US nonprofit LTC organizations … CMS releases Medicare, Medicaid enrollment figures … CMS issues new guidance, other resources related...
Updated: Philip Esformes reaches plea deal with federal prosecutors on remaining charges in landmark...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 02, 2024
Philip Esformes, the assisted living community and nursing home owner charged in 2016 in a $1.3 billion healthcare fraud case that the federal government at the time called “the largest healthcare fraud...
Mark Maxfield named new NCAL Board of Directors chair
Oct 05, 2023
Mark Maxfield, owner and CEO of Eagle, ID-based The Cottages, has been named chairman of the National Center for Assisted Living Board of Directors for the 2023-2024 term.
CareTrust REIT decides to keep 14 senior living properties previously marked for change
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 13, 2023
The REIT decided to keep 14 senior living communities previously designated as candidates for sale, repositioning or restructuring.
Sonida Senior Living marks 5 quarters of occupancy, revenue growth
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 15, 2022
The second quarter marked five consecutive quarters of occupancy and revenue growth for Dallas-based Sonida Senior Living, departing President and CEO Kimberly Lody reported Friday during the company’s...
CareTrust REIT is ‘locked and loaded to grow,’ CEO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 06, 2024
The overall financial environment, $345 million in cash on hand and an undrawn $600 million line of credit mean that CareTrust REIT is “locked and loaded to grow in a meaningful way for the next few...
Congress should create national database about older adults in guardianships, group says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 01, 2024
Congress should create and fund a national database that contains demographic data about older adults who have guardians, recommends a new white paper from Justice in Aging.
Healthcare cost worries may be causing retirees to curtail lifestyle spending
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 29, 2024
Concerns about healthcare costs may be leading retirees to spend less and curtail their lifestyles in retirement, according to a new survey.
NAHB bestows Best of 55+ Housing Awards for 2024
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 22, 2024
Independent living, assisted living and memory care communities were among the 55+ housing types recognized Feb. 27 in Las Vegas, as the winners of the National Association of Home Builders’ 2024 Best...
‘Joint employer’ rule vacated by judge; business group cheers, NLRB considers next steps
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 11, 2024
The US Chamber of Commerce is celebrating, and the National Labor Relations Board is “considering next steps,” after a federal judge on Friday evening vacated the NLRB’s “joint employer” rule...