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Report: Integrated memory care, assisted living communities a ‘major trend’

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September 20, 2019

New research explains why integrated memory care and assisted living communities, with dedicated memory care wings, are a “major trend” among developers and investors.

North Dakota becomes final state with Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

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Lois A. Bowers

September 20, 2019

North Dakota has become the final state to have a Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The entities investigate and prosecute Medicaid provider fraud and resident / patient abuse and neglect in assisted living communities, skilled nursing facilities and other healthcare facilities.

Land & Buildings makes case for its Brookdale board nominee

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Lois A. Bowers

September 20, 2019

Land & Buildings founder and Chief Investment Officer Jonathan Litt on Thursday expanded on the reasons he withdrew as a candidate for the Brookdale Senior Living Board of Directors and also took the opportunity to bolster the argument for the registered investment manager’s remaining nominee as an alternative to a candidate put forth by Brookdale.

CMS promises improved investigation and reporting of elder abuse in long-term care

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Lois A. Bowers

September 19, 2019

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is working to address numerous recommendations from federal agencies to improve reporting, investigation and law enforcement notification of elder abuse, the Government Accountability Office said in report released Wednesday. The report highlights the differences in requirements for assisted living communities versus nursing homes.

Editors' Columns

‘Part of doing things better is going to involve doing some things fundamentally differently’

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John O'Connor

September 19, 2019

Have you ever heard of NIC Talks? They are a great addition to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care shows. They also tend to be more than slightly addictive. You can get a flavor of them here. But for as challenging, interesting and thought-provoking as the presentations tend to be, they often…

Just the beginning for middle market push

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Lois A. Bowers

September 16, 2019

We’ve read — and McKnight’s Senior Living has written — much about the growing need for senior housing for middle-income older adults since April. Interest has not abated.

Guest Column

How games can help residents stay healthy and happy

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Tara Burrow

September 16, 2019

For older adults, games represent so much more than a fun pastime; they offer an array of mental and physical benefits.

Marketplace Column

Listen to the consumer to enhance senior living

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Jeannette McClennan

September 19, 2019

Just like hotels collect data on their guests to better serve them, it’s time for senior living to use the latest in data-sharing, not only for operational efficiency but also to better serve residents.

Company News

People in the news, Sept. 17

Appointments, promotions and other news at AMDA, Atlas Senior Living, Benchmark, Brookdale Senior Living, Capital Senior Living, CBRE, Covia, Cushman & Wakefield, Ecumen, Franke Tobey Jones, Friendship Senior Options, Frontline Management, Jefferson’s Ferry, Pathway to Living, SantaFe Senior Living, Sedgebrook, Trust Bank, United Zion Retirement Community, Watermark Retirement Communities and Welltower.

BHI affiliate acquires Barrington of Carmel from SQLC for $61 million

Prairie Landing Community, an affiliate of BHI Senior Living, has acquired The Barrington of Carmel continuing care retirement community in Carmel, IN, from Senior Quality Lifestyles Corp. for $61 million through a bankruptcy sale process.

Product News

RealPage eyes senior living utility billing with acquisition

RealPage will gain the potential to offer senior living clients utility billing capabilities with the acquisition of the assets of utility management service Simple Bills Corp., the Richardson, TX-based real estate software and data analytics company announced Monday.

In Focus

Makeover space

September 18, 2019

The Compass Memory Support Neighborhood at Methuen Village, Methuen, MA, is maximizing space for programming by using hallways, nooks and common areas. Learn more, and find out how to submit your photos!

TOP NEWS

Report: Integrated memory care, assisted living communities a ‘major trend’

North Dakota becomes final state with Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

Land & Buildings makes case for its Brookdale board nominee

CMS promises improved investigation and reporting of elder abuse in long-term care

Editors' Columns

‘Part of doing things better is going to involve doing some things fundamentally differently’

Just the beginning for middle market push

Guest Column

How games can help residents stay healthy and happy

Marketplace Column

Listen to the consumer to enhance senior living

Company News

People in the news, Sept. 17

BHI affiliate acquires Barrington of Carmel from SQLC for $61 million

Product News

RealPage eyes senior living utility billing with acquisition

In Focus

Makeover space

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