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Senior living inquiries, tours and move-ins still down, but trending upward

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Publish Date June 5, 2020

Consumer inquiries, tours and move-ins to senior living communities still remain at lower levels than last year, but the industry generally is seeing encouraging signs as some COVID-19-related restrictions are relaxed, according to a new report.

Senior living and care industry leaders speak out against racial inequity in COVID-19 pandemic, society

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Publish Date June 5, 2020

Senior living and care industry representatives are speaking out against racial inequity in response to rising protests across the country following the death of George Floyd and data on COVID-19 cases in long-term care disproportionately affecting minority residents.

Varied assisted living infection control policies could cause confusion during epidemics and pandemics: study

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Publish Date June 5, 2020

Although most states have infection control policies and procedures for residential care and assisted living communities, they vary in detail and requirements and could cause confusion during epidemics / pandemics, according to a new study in JAMDA – The Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine.

McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo set for June 18

By

Lois A. Bowers

Publish Date June 5, 2020

Technology, quality and staffing will be highlighted at the 4th annual McKnight’s Senior Living Online Expo June 18. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn up to three continuing education credits.

Brookdale expects COVID-19 expenses to reach $50 million for quarter, CEO says

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Publish Date June 4, 2020

When it comes to COVID-19, Brookdale President and CEO Lucinda “Cindy” Baier said, shareholders and potential investors typically want to hear about four areas: protocols and progress on COVID-19 testing of residents and associates, the sales cycle and the curve on move-ins and move-outs, costs related to COVID-19, and government relief.

Self-driving vehicles at California CCRC pivot to meal, package delivery during pandemic

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Publish Date June 4, 2020

When Paradise Valley Estates became a deployment site for a self-driving vehicle in 2019, the plan was to allow residents of the Fairfield, CA, continuing care retirement community to reserve or schedule rides to on-campus locations.

Former assisted living exec sentenced to federal prison, ordered to pay $2 million restitution for equity skimming

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Publish Date June 4, 2020

The former administrator of a Texas assisted living community has been sentenced to 46 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $2 million in restitution to the federal government after pleading guilty to skimming equity from the community instead of making loan payments to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Senior living outlook remains positive as industry adapts to challenges from COVID-19: report

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Publish Date June 3, 2020

The long-term outlook remains positive for the senior living industry, which is adapting to change brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.

Hospice use in assisted living higher than in traditional homes, nursing homes: study

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Publish Date June 3, 2020

Older adult use of hospice services at the end of life is higher in community-based residential settings, such as assisted living and retirement communities, than in nursing homes and traditional homes, according to a newly published study.

Front Porch, Covia to affiliate to become senior living, affordable housing giant

By

Lois A. Bowers

Publish Date June 3, 2020

The boards of Front Porch and Covia voted Monday to affiliate, a decision that will create one of the largest not-for-profit senior living and affordable housing providers in the country.

CDC updates COVID-19 reporting, infection control guidance for assisted living communities

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Publish Date June 2, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance to assisted living communities on Friday, providing recommendations on infection reporting, visitor restrictions and group activities.The guidance came on the same day eight U.S. senators wrote to the CDC and CMS chiefs calling for CDC guidance on reopening long-term care facilities to visitors.

AHCA / NCAL releases guidance to help residents stay connected with loved ones

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Publish Date June 2, 2020

The American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living has released guidance on innovative methods that senior living and care communities can use to keep residents and family members connected while maintaining a mindset on infection prevention and control.

Urgent need exists for significant federal investment in preserving affordable housing: report

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Publish Date June 2, 2020

A new report highlights the role the federal government plays in building and preserving affordable rental homes in a time when millions of Americans — including seniors — are facing housing instability during the coronavirus pandemic.

Fund all costs for COVID-19 testing of senior living staff, LeadingAge CEO asks leaders in Congress

By

Lois A. Bowers

Publish Date June 1, 2020

Congress should fund the cost of COVID-19 testing for all staff members, including repeat testing, in assisted living communities, life plan communities and affordable seniors housing communities and other congregate settings where it is required, such as nursing homes, LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan said in a letter to Republican and Democrat leaders in the Senate and House.

Pennsylvania approves regional approach, $295 million in aid to combat COVID-19 in long-term care

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Publish Date June 1, 2020

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf on Friday signed into law a bill establishing a regional approach to combating COVID-19 in senior living and care communities, along with nearly $300 million in funding to assist providers during the pandemic.

McKnight’s 40 for 40: Robyn Stone, DrPH

By

Danielle Brown

Publish Date June 1, 2020

Robyn Stone, DrPH, brings four decades’ worth of experience to LeadingAge as a top expert and researcher in aging and long-term care policy.

Brookdale settles retaliation discrimination lawsuit filed by EEOC

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Publish Date June 1, 2020

Brookdale Senior Living will pay $80,000, update its anti-retaliation policies and train employees on compliance with federal anti-discrimination laws to settle a retaliation discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Impact of COVID-19 on senior living could be $50 billion, Argentum CEO says

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Publish Date May 29, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 on the senior living industry could be $40 billion to $50 billion over the next year, Argentum President and CEO James Balda said Wednesday in a Yahoo Finance interview.

40 percent of senior living operators have eased pandemic-related restrictions or will soon: Ziegler survey

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Publish Date May 29, 2020

Virtually all senior living providers have been affected in some way by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the results of a Ziegler CFO Hotline survey released Thursday.

Self-driving vehicles to deliver prescriptions in Houston pilot next month

By

Kimberly Bonvissuto

Publish Date May 29, 2020

CVS Pharmacy is partnering with Silicon Valley robotics company Nuro to test prescription delivery via self-driving vehicles in the Houston area in June.