Legislators must ensure affordable housing for low-income older Americans
By
Marta Hill Gray
May 31, 2022
Despite a rapidly aging population, little has been done in the policy arena to ensure less wealthy older Americans can access affordable housing and receive the care they need with ease and dignity.
The Department of Health and Human Services is extending until Aug. 28 the deadline for eligible state Medicaid providers, including assisted living operators, to apply for monies from the Coronavirus...
New model offers way to provide assisted living beyond traditional boundaries
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 10, 2020
The barriers and challenges to affordable senior living are numerous. But a New Jersey program addressing the increased health needs of low-income older adults outside of the traditional assisted living...
Workforce issues loom large as 2019 begins, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2019
Workforce issues will continue to be a dominant challenge in the senior living industry in 2019, according to leaders of several organizations representing providers. But they are entering the new year...
States must improve residential care options, HCBS funding, AARP says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 14, 2017
States will need to accelerate the rate of improving long-term services and supports in several areas to meet the upcoming needs of aging baby boomers, according to a report released today by the AARP.
Assisted living communities target lower-income residents
By
John O'Connor
Jun 12, 2017
A Phoenix-area developer is building assisted living options for an often-overlooked population: those with few financial resources.
A new report from the Administration on Aging puts some numbers behind trends related to the increasing population of U.S. older adults and suggests opportunities for providers of seniors housing and care.
Construction, renovation plans outweigh buying, selling in 2017: survey
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 14, 2017
Senior living construction and renovation projects, especially in assisted living and memory care, are on the rise, whereas efforts to buy or sell existing properties have waned, according to the findings...
Assisted living, memory care construction big for 2016
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 09, 2016
Assisted living and memory care are expected be the focus of senior living construction projects in 2016, according to the results of a new survey of 295 senior living leaders by Lancaster Pollard.
5 largest not-for-profit assisted living providers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 23, 2015
The largest assisted living providers, as well as details about independent living, affordable housing and CCRCs, are part of the latest LeadingAge Ziegler 150 report.