Florida long-term care associations sue state over minimum wage mandate
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 30, 2022
Florida long-term care associations and one provider are challenging a requirement that, starting Oct. 1, providers in the state serving Medicaid beneficiaries — including assisted living communities...
Report: Nurse residency programs could help reduce turnover
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 28, 2022
Nurse residency programs, which are popular among nurses, could alleviate turnover among long-term services and support services nurses, according to a research brief from the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMassBoston.
Rate surge seen as threat to middle market enthusiasm
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 27, 2022
Many senior living and care providers across the country have raised their rates this year, as inflation continues to drive expenses for staples such as food, supplies and energy.
CDC eases guidance for asymptomatic healthcare personnel exposed to COVID-19
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 27, 2022
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday introduced new guidance for managing asymptomatic healthcare personnel exposed to COVID-19, incuding those who work in nursing homes. The guidance...
Ending state of emergency won’t change staffing needs, provider group says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 22, 2022
ency on Oct. 31, long-term care staffing needs have not abated, and lifting the order could affect regulations that have permitted additional flexibility in staffing. That’s according to the Washington...
New group, new name, new merger news: Big changes announced in senior housing and care
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 16, 2022
A new management group, a name change and a possible merger are among the latest changes announced in the senior housing sector.
Labor, materials help drive up development costs for senior living construction
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 16, 2022
Development costs for senior living construction have risen substantially since the beginning of the pandemic, and are still rising, according to a CBRE Research report released Wednesday.
Ventas on track to achieve net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2040
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 14, 2022
With 229 certified green buildings, Ventas is on its way to achieving net-zero operational greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 and 100% renewable electricity by 2035. That’s according to the Chicago-based...
Salary transparency bill ‘key to achieving pay equity,’ state senator says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 13, 2022
A salary transparency bill passed this month by California lawmakers is “key to achieving pay equity,” according to state Sen. Monique Limón (D) who introduced the legislation in February.
Senior living occupancy on track for gain for 5th consecutive quarter
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 12, 2022
Senior living stabilized occupancy is on track for a gain for the fifth consecutive quarter, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care intra-quarterly snapshot released last...