Assisted living provides value, satisfaction in long-term care continuum, industry advocates say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 26, 2024
The assisted living industry is fighting back against growing scrutiny over staffing challenges and what consumer groups and the lay media say is a cost structure that prices many older adults out of services...
Accelerated pace of change will continue for senior living
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 04, 2024
The senior housing and care industry has experienced an accelerated pace of change over the past decade — particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic — in areas including technology adoption, workforce...
‘Profound’ financial, workforce challenges persist for senior living providers as 2024 begins
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2024
Senior living operators will continue to face inflationary pressures and capital market challenges in 2024, but some effects may lessen before the year is out, according to senior living industry experts....
Past provides inspiration as Landis Communities plots its future
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 21, 2023
An original history of the first 30 years of one Pennsylvania-based provider’s journey proved prophetic as expansion plans circle back to the founder’s original vision of a community without walls.
Building for the middle market means a ‘fair product at a fair price’
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 16, 2023
When Washington state-based Wesley embarked on a total redevelopment of its more than 80-year-old campus, executives reached into their history of mission and service to target a growing area of need:...
Advice for those interested in the middle market
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 06, 2023
For senior living and care organizations looking to begin serving the middle market — and judging by the standing-room-only crowd at a session during the LeadingAge Annual Meeting Sunday afternoon, there...
Self-assessments can help providers survive and thrive
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 11, 2023
Consolidation in the long-term care sector is occurring at a more rapid pace than in the past. One business expert advises senior living and other owners and operators not to wait too long to explore potential...
Assisted living benefits hold steady, while sign-on bonuses lose luster
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 27, 2023
Most respondents to a new assisted living salary and benefits survey indicated that they provide fringe benefits to employees, although the size of and eligibility for those benefits varies widely by region.
People in the news, Jan. 17
Jan 17, 2023
Appointments, promotions and other news at Acts Retirement–Life Communities, American Healthcare REIT, Benchmark Senior Living, Country Meadows, Erickson Senior Living, Health Dimensions Group, Health...
COVID, workforce, financial issues confront senior living providers as 2023 starts, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2023
Addressing the burnout plaguing existing employees while working to entice others to join the industry will be a focus of providers in 2023.