NCAL partners with CarePrepare to offer members state survey inspection data
Assisted living members of the National Center for Assisted Living will have access to state survey inspection data through NCAL’s new partnership with CarePrepare.
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CMS proposal would be ‘major financial burden’ for CCRCs, residents, organizations say
A Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regulation effectively proposing new Medicaid taxes could “lead to a major financial burden” for continuing care retirement communities and residents — and even the closure of skilled nursing units within CCRCs — in 18 states.
Feb. 18 hearing set to discuss national senior living standards
The American National Standards Institute has set a hearing date of Feb. 18 for its Executive Standards Council to hear appeals to the organization’s approval of Argentum’s application to be an accredited developer of standards for the senior living industry.
Senior living field getting antsy over ANSI?
A largely unnoticed development now has more than a few operators wondering whether the Trojan Horse carrying federal rules has arrived. But in this case, the proverbial steed was always inside the gate.
Provider groups debate whether industry-developed standards would put operators at risk
Would industry-initiated national standards hasten or delay the federal regulation of senior living? Would they encourage or prevent lawsuits against operators? Major associations representing senior living providers disagree on the answers to those questions, and the questions aren’t just theoretical.
Senior living braces for changes in 2020 as top challenges remain
As 2020 begins, the senior living industry is preparing for the changing needs and wants of current and future residents as workforce and occupancy issues continue to challenge operators, according to leaders of several organizations serving providers, who shared their thoughts with McKnight’s Senior Living.
Big senior living stories of 2019
Here’s a look at some of the news that occupied many minds in senior living over the past year.
People in the news, Dec. 23
Appointments, promotions and awards at American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living, Belmont Village Senior Living, Brightview Senior Living, Cadence Living, Ecumen, Hammes, Hireology, Integral Senior Living, Juniper Communities, LeadingAge, MBK Senior Living, Oakmont Senior Living, OnShift, Remedi SeniorCare, Ventas, Watermark Retirement Communities.
ACHCA discontinues CALA, CNHA certification exams
The American College of Health Care Administrators is discontinuing the exams for the certified assisted living administrator (CALA) and certified nursing home administrator (CNHA) credentials, the organization announced Tuesday.
392 assisted living communities meet at least one NCAL Quality Initiative goal
Almost 400 assisted living communities were acknowledged Monday by the National Center for Assisted Living for meeting at least one goal of the organization’s Quality Initiative.
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