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Assisted Living
Slow economy didn't stop new assisted living regulations in 2009: report
March 09, 2010
A new review of state assisted living regulations finds that the economic downturn hasn't slowed the development of new Medicaid and assisted living policy changes.
Strive to integrate assisted living into care continuum at retirement communities
Robert C. Pfauth February 16, 2010
There should be a seamless transition between levels of care in continuing care retirement communities.
Sunrise ousts North American vice president in cost-saving move
February 04, 2010
Sunrise Senior Living Inc. on Monday said it will terminate the employment of Daniel Schwartz, senior vice president of North American Operations, effective May 31, 2010.
Assisted living advocates redouble educational efforts on Capitol Hill
February 03, 2010
Roughly 120 assisted living advocates convened in Washington D.C. Tuesday as part of the Assisted Living Federation of America's annual federal "fly-in" day.
A new year brings new Medicare Part D plan options for long-term care residents
Rob Godwin January 04, 2010
Long-term care residents should reevaluate their Medicare Part D plans for the new year. A plan should correspond to a resident's individual pharmacy-related needs.
Cardin amendment would work to expand assisted living residents' access to prescription drugs
December 10, 2009
Assisted living providers and advocates are cheering this week after Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced an amendment to the healthcare reform bill that seeks to improve some assisted living residents' access to the Medicare Part D prescription drug program and Medicaid benefits.
Long-term care advocates applaud provisions in Senate healthcare reform bill
November 20, 2009
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging gave kudos to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and others for including the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act in the newly introduced Senate healthcare reform bill.
Costs of nursing, assisted living care increase by 3.3% in 2009
October 28, 2009
Nursing home and assisted living costs each rose by an average of 3.3% over the last year, according to the 2009 MetLife Market Survey of Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Adult Day Services, and Home Care Costs.
Move toward certifying electronic health records must include long-term care
John Derr October 21, 2009
Long-term care must have have certified electronic health records to keep pace with the rest of the healthcare industry.
Brookdale buys 21 Sunrise assisted living facilities
October 13, 2009
Sunrise Senior Living Inc. will be selling 21 of its assisted living facilities to Nashville-based Brookdale Senior Living.
Red Flags Rule delayed for third time as FTC continues its education drive
July 30, 2009
The Federal Trade Commission has pushed back the implementation date of the Red Flags Rule until November 1, the agency said Wednesday. The rule establishes guidelines for preventing identity theft and applies to many types of businesses, including nursing homes.
Assisted living management firm charged with $300 million fraud
March 04, 2009
Sunwest Management, a national assisted living management firm, has been accused of defrauding investors out of roughly $300 million in a Ponzi scheme, according to recent reports.
Sunrise Senior Living officials warn of cash shortage
March 03, 2009
After heavier than expected losses in the fourth quarter of 2008, Sunrise Senior Living has hinted that it could be forced to file for bankruptcy by the end of the month.
Housing crisis hitting seniors, assisted living providers
November 25, 2008
Seniors who can't sell their homes due to the housing and financial crises are feeling trapped because they cannot afford to move into assisted living or retirement communities, according to a news report.
More U.S. seniors enjoying golden years south of border
November 18, 2008
A burgeoning market for assisted living and senior living facilities in Mexico is drawing retirement-age baby boomers, according to The Dallas Morning News.
Survey: Average cost of private nursing home room drops in 2008
October 29, 2008
The charge for a private nursing home room in 2008 dropped about a half percentage point over a year earlier, while the national average for a semi-private bed rose just 1.1%, according to a new national survey released Tuesday.
Occupancy rate stays stable for skilled nursing, drops for assisted living
September 12, 2008
The average skilled nursing occupancy rate held steady, while rates for assisted living and independent living fell noticeably. That is according to the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry's Market Area Profiles (NIC MAP) statistics released Thursday.
Survey: Assisted-living costs soar 13%, while nursing-home care rises 7% in two-year period
August 20, 2008
Assisted living facilities are charging an average of 13% more than two years ago, while nursing home operators have hiked prices 7% over the same time span, according to a new nationwide survey.
Sunrise posts loss of $70 million in 2007, rethinks growth plans
August 07, 2008
Sunrise Senior Living Inc., a major assisted-living player in the United States, lost more than $70 million last year, and disclosed it would reduce the number of units in its development pipeline.
Emeritus pushes assisted-living purchases to $1.5 billion over last 18 months
June 11, 2008
Emeritus Corp., the second-largest assisted living operator in the United States, has announced it will purchase 29 communities, comprising more than 2,200 units.
AZ 100 analysis: CCRC sector growing
June 06, 2008
A detailed report on the nation's largest not-for-profit senior living facilities will be released next week. It will mark the fifth publication of the AAHSA Ziegler AZ 100 listing.
Rethinking resident bathing
Julie Williamson May 01, 2008
It's one of the hardest tasks for caregivers, but bathing does not have to be a chore if you focus on residents' needs
An imperfect world calls for an increase in risk management
John Andrews May 01, 2008
Falls and medication errors can lead to big problems. That is why providers need to be extra vigilant about prevention.
Finding long-term solutions
John O'Connor May 01, 2008
It's hardly a secret that eldercare services in this nation are in a state of flux. The average age of nursing homes in most metro markets has surpassed 30 years.
Genworth: nursing home costs up 2.2%
April 30, 2008
The average national cost of a private nursing home room inched up 2.2% this year, rising to $76,460 (or $209 per day), according to the latest annual survey results from Genworth Financial. The average cost of a one-room assisted living unit, meanwhile, jumped 11%, to $36,090.
Ask the treatment expert
Donna Sardina April 01, 2008
We have an incontinent resident who frequently has perineal skin breakdown. Would this be considered denuded skin, excoriated skin or should we stage it as a pressure ulcer?
60 Seconds with...
April 01, 2008
Stephen McConnell, VP for advocacy and public policy, Alzheimer's Association
Sunrise averts NYSE de-listing
March 25, 2008
Sunrise Senior Living narrowly escaped being suspended from trading on the New York Stock Exchange by completing a re-filing of earnings results from 1996 through 2005 early Monday morning, the company said.
Senior living property prices hit record high
March 12, 2008
For the second year in a row, the average price paid per bed for skilled nursing facilities hit a new record in 2007. The average of $55,200 was 6% higher compared with the year before and 75% more than the notable low of 2003, according to analysis results from research firm Irving Levin Associates.
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