Study finds ‘substantial’ risk of suicide among LTC residents, cites staff influence
By
Emily Mongan
Jul 21, 2015
Suicide risk among residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities is “substantial,” according to a study published in the July issue of The American Journal of Public Health.
Leave skilled care services to skilled care facilities, attorney warns
By
John O'Connor
Nov 21, 2016
Assisted living operators can unintentionally invite lawsuits when they deliver care that goes beyond what a state will allow, warns Nancy Reynolds, an attorney with LeClairRyan.
Survey reveals opportunities for cultural accommodation in assisted living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 30, 2018
Many Hispanic adults participating in a recent poll said they perceive issues related to language, food and religion at assisted living communities. Assisted living communities fared better than nursing...
Assisted living affects nursing home finances but not occupancy: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 17, 2018
Although the presence of assisted living communities may create competitive pressures that affect the nursing home finances, it does not have a significant negative effect on nursing home occupancy, according...
15 percent of off-label antipsychotic use in assisted living may be inappropriate, but nursing home reduction...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 14, 2021
The rate of potentially inappropriate prescribing of drugs in assisted living is 15% for antipsychotics and 21% for antianxiety medications, according to the authors of a new study published in JAMDA,...
Study confirms what many suspect: Assisted living’s growth taking a toll on skilled care private...
By
John O'Connor
Aug 02, 2018
Many operators are convinced senior living is growing at skilled care’s expense. A new study adds nuance to the numbers.
Provider group ‘optimistic’ about tax law benefits for senior housing and care operators
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 23, 2018
A Friday meeting with officials from the Office of Management and Budget left AHCA / NCAL President and CEO Mark Parkinson “optimistic” that assisted living and skilled nursing operators will...
The top trends that will shape senior living and care in 2019
By
Lisa McCracken
Jan 14, 2019
There are challenges but also exciting times with numerous opportunities. It is a good time to be in senior living.
Senior housing and care facilities could help employ today’s out-of-work restaurant, hotel and retail...
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 20, 2020
As COVID-19 spreads, keeping a full staff will be one of the most pressing issues skilled nursing and senior living facilities will face, experts say. That’s because caregivers who come in contact with...
Assisted living and nursing facilities sue government over Medicaid reimbursement cuts
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 12, 2018
The Montana Health Care Association and several assisted living communities and skilled nursing facilities that are members sued the state of Montana on Monday afternoon, alleging that the state violated...