As McKnight’s Senior Living recently reported, LeadingAge will announce a replacement term for the CCRC concept during its upcoming convention. But why should the industry stop there?
John Thorhauer’s Hurricane Katrina Experience
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 28, 2015
United Methodist Retirement Communities President and CEO John Thorhauer shares photos he and his family took while he was director of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, MS, during Hurricane...
LEEDing the charge: Insights from green certification
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Rodney Fenstermacher
Jul 22, 2015
It’s clear the “green” movement has planted it roots and proven to be more than a fad in fashion, living and housing.
CCRC executive director salary averages $155,000, DONs $91,000, survey finds
By
Emily Mongan
Jul 17, 2015
Continuing care retirement community CCRC executive directors — who saw only a modest 0.21% salary increase last year — gained an average of 3% this year, according to results of a new salary survey...
Understanding life care communities vs. CCRCs
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Troy Cannaday
Mar 10, 2015
I have noticed the way many people interchange “life care communities” with “Continuing Care Retirement Communities.” However, these are two different concepts with distinguishing...
Oak Trace reverses continuum
By
Michelle Hart-Carlson
Nov 07, 2014
Seniors who need extra assistance and move directly to a senior living community’s health center often don’t live independently again. But at Oak Trace, a continuing care retirement community...
CCRC investment equality: Fugetaboutit for New York
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Stephanie Chedid
Sep 03, 2014
Earning more than the cost of capital is not unreasonable and can generally be accomplished without taking extraordinary risks, but New York is hamstrung by investment restrictions. Investment returns...