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Acquisition will be top senior living expansion strategy in 2019, executives say

By

Lois A. Bowers

October 22, 2018

Acquisitions will continue to be the most common way that seniors housing and long-term care operators expand their businesses in 2019, predict industry executives responding to a recent survey.

Operators’ liability claim costs expected to increase 6% in 2019: report

By

Lois A. Bowers

October 22, 2018

General and professional liability claims costs for long-term care operators are projected to increase by 6% in 2019, according to the findings of an analysis recently released by professional services firm Aon.

CHI-Dignity merger on track to close by end of year after Vatican letter

By

Lois A. Bowers

October 22, 2018

The proposed merger of Catholic Health Initiatives, parent of CHI Living Communities, and Dignity Health to form the country’s largest nonprofit hospital system by revenue is on track to close by the end of the year, with a recent letter from the Vatican indicating that local bishops could decide the matter.

Steve Liesman (left), Gary D. Cohn at NIC 2018

Economist’s solution for Medicare, Medicaid funding woes? Term limits

By

Lois A. Bowers

October 19, 2018

Imposing term limits on elected officials would help solve funding issues for Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security, Gary D. Cohn, former director of the National Economic Council in the Trump administration, told those attending Thursday’s opening general session of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Fall Conference.

Editors' Columns

Staffing shortage is more than an HR headache, speakers say

By

Lois A. Bowers

October 22, 2018

The staffing challenges facing senior living communities are not just human resources headaches. They also represent the biggest operational risk in the industry, according to experts participating in a recent panel discussion.

Senior living operators continue to make costly decisions

By

John O'Connor

October 18, 2018

Going forward, the great unmet need for senior living is not going to be among people who can afford to keep paying more.

Guest Column

How to ensure residents believe they have a voice on campus

By

Michele Holleran, Ph.D., MBA

October 22, 2018

Most senior living community CEOs will tell you they do an outstanding job of listening to their residents, and yet many residents still don’t believe they have a sufficient amount of input in decisions that affect their everyday lives. These steps will help bridge the disconnect.

Marketplace Column

How admissions processes can win (or lose) move-ins

By

Darren Mathis

October 18, 2018

Unsigned and poorly executed admissions documents can have a lasting and sometimes devastating effect on a senior living community.

COMPANY NEWS

CDAL exam to be offered on demand

Senior living professionals seeking to earn the certified director of assisted living, or CDAL, credential will be able to take the exam on demand effective in January.

Atria to launch new brand, new communities as part of $3 billion joint venture

By

Lois A. Bowers

A new brand will arise from a $3 billion joint venture between Atria Senior Living and private real estate firm Related Companies, Atria CEO John Moore told McKnight’s Senior Living on Tuesday.

Product News

New toolkit focuses on falls detection and prevention

The LeadingAge Center for Aging Services Technologies on Thursday introduced its first-ever toolkit devoted to safety technology — specifically, technology to detect or prevent falls — for use in senior living and care environments.

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CNA site

October 17, 2018

Edgehill, a Stamford, CT, Benchmark Senior Living CCRC, acts as a learning site for technical school students. Learn more, and find out how to submit your photos!

TOP NEWS

Acquisition will be top senior living expansion strategy in 2019, executives say

Operators’ liability claim costs expected to increase 6% in 2019: report

CHI-Dignity merger on track to close by end of year after Vatican letter

Economist’s solution for Medicare, Medicaid funding woes? Term limits

Editors' Columns

Staffing shortage is more than an HR headache, speakers say

Senior living operators continue to make costly decisions

Guest Column

How to ensure residents believe they have a voice on campus

Marketplace Column

How admissions processes can win (or lose) move-ins

COMPANY NEWS

CDAL exam to be offered on demand

Atria to launch new brand, new communities as part of $3 billion joint venture

Product News

New toolkit focuses on falls detection and prevention

In Focus

CNA site

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