National senior living benchmarks can help providers use statistics to make decisions
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 09, 2023
NEW ORLEANS—Senior living providers who have tools to measure, track and analyze relevant sales performance metrics are in an ideal position to implement best practices and optimize their sales teams...
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.
Senior living celebrates ‘big wins’ in proposed $1.7 trillion omnibus package
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 21, 2022
Senior living advocates are claiming “major victories” for the industry following the release of the proposed $1.7 trillion congressional year-end spending bill on Monday.
Affordable senior housing program could see 21 percent funding increase under appropriations bill
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 10, 2022
The federal affordable housing program for older adults would receive a 21% increase in funding over last year if the $1.5 trillion fiscal year 2022 appropriations bill, released Wednesday, passes and...
Senior living occupancy recovery may stretch into 2023 — or 2028, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 05, 2022
SAs the pandemic nears its second anniversary, occupancy appears to be moving in a positive direction but still may be in recovery mode at this time next year — and maybe for much longer, industry leaders...
Senior living industry breathes sigh of relief over Provider Relief monies, asks HHS to pay up
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 12, 2021
With Senate passage of the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal on Tuesday, the senior living industry is breathing a sigh of relief that Provider Relief Funds emerged unscathed.
Senior living celebrates safety of Provider Relief Funds, asks HHS to pay up
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 11, 2021
With Senate passage of the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure deal on Tuesday, the senior living industry is breathing a sigh of relief that Provider Relief Funds emerged unscathed. And now they are...
Senior living leaders hopeful $3.5 trillion budget bill will remember providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 15, 2021
Senate Democrats announced a $3.5 trillion budget agreement on Tuesday, and although details are limited on how the package specifically might affect aging services providers, senior living leaders remain...
New legislation takes steps to close HCBS gap for older adults: senior living experts
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 28, 2021
Although a bipartisan infrastructure deal reached Thursday did not include much-sought-after funding for home- and community-based services and affordable housing, the senior living industry is hailing...
Argentum urges member push to include senior living in provider relief funds
By
Alicia Lasek
Apr 01, 2021
A sign-on letter campaign is one time-sensitive priority among various efforts to secure federal funding and help providers recover from pandemic losses. President Biden’s newly announced infrastructure...