Assisted living’s ‘fragile’ workforce is under ‘threat’ from SNF staffing rule: NCAL leaders
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 04, 2024
Assisted living providers must brace for the impact of increased regulation, experts at the AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing warned Monday.
A chance to stabilize the senior living workforce
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 09, 2023
The federal government’s proposed staffing mandate for nursing homes ultimately would affect assisted living providers, too. But CMS is accepting comments through Nov. 6.
Brookdale finds itself in the midst of another federal inquiry, this time about skilled nursing
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 07, 2024
The country’s largest senior living company on Sunday found itself the subject of an inquiry related to a new federal mandate for minimum staffing at nursing homes. Brookdale Senior Living President...
Business briefs, Feb. 27
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 27, 2024
Proposed law would impose federal reporting requirements on assisted living providers … Feb. 29 is deadline to participate in professional liability study … Iowa lawmakers ponder $20 minimum wage for...
Assisted living’s real problem: Staffing and acuity, not lack of regulation
By
Neville M. Bilimoria
Feb 12, 2024
Recent Washington Post articles and a Senate hearing highlight a big question for assisted living: Is federal regulation the answer? I say no.
Business briefs, Sept. 1
Sep 01, 2023
Survey: Many building leaders want higher pay for extra work … Investor details how a focus on senior living spurs business growth … Growth on US REITs’ same-store NOI slows in Q2 … Fitch Affirms...
A new software tool enables healthcare providers to offer an early wage access option, which the developers believe will help with staff retention and avoid burnout.
So, you want to call yourself a healthcare provider?
By
John O'Connor
Oct 19, 2023
Transitioning to healthcare holds the promise of portfolio expansion and new revenues for senior living, but new challenges will arise, too.