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New Jersey's real giants?

James M. Berklan February 08, 2012

What a week for New Jersey. It started with the pro football team that has its roots there winning the Super Bowl, and it's going to end with a first-in-the-nation effort by the state's assisted living providers.

Assisted living management officials saw a bump in salary in 2011, report finds

February 01, 2012

Assisted living facility chief financial officers had the highest salary increases among all management positions in 2011, with a 3.9% jump over last year to $122,226, according to a new report.

LTC groups eagerly await Supreme Court decision on healthcare reform

November 15, 2011

Despite the mixed feelings about the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act among long-term care providers, all groups agree that they will be closely monitoring a case now headed to the Supreme Court. The high court said Monday it would hear oral arguments on ACA's constitutionality in March.

More funding for assisted living watchdogs is needed, advocates say

November 03, 2011

Increasing funding for watchdog organizations is the most effective way to protect assisted living residents, according to testimony given by operator groups at a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing yesterday.

Largest U.S. long-term care association kicks off 62nd annual convention Sunday

September 15, 2011

The American Health Care Association will open its annual convention and expo Sunday at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. The event, which attracts upwards of 5,000 long-term care owners, operators, administrators, directors of nursing and other top managers, will run through Wednesday. Best-selling author Daniel Pink ("Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us"; "A Whole New Mind") will keynote the opening general session at 3 p.m. Monday. Corporate culture expert Tony Hsieh, the CEO of Zappos.com Inc., will be the featured speaker at the closing general session at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

'Proud' celebrations and activities expected as National Assisted Living week begins Sunday

September 08, 2011

"Forever Proud" is the theme of this year's National Assisted Living Week, which will highlight patriotism and love of country. The week begins Sunday — the tenth anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks by terrorists — and runs through Saturday, Sept. 17. The weeklong celebration is sponsored by the National Center for Assisted Living, which offers a planning guide and product catalog. NALW was started in 1995 as "an opportunity for residents, families, staff, volunteers and the surrounding community to come together to bestow on the residents a multitude of events and activities that show them how much they are cared for."

Assisted living sector adds jobs

September 08, 2011

In the midst of glum employment news, the assisted living sector offers a bright spot: It created 3,900 jobs in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Remembering Paul Willging

David Kyllo May 25, 2011

Those of us who were fortunate enough to work alongside Dr. Paul Willging quickly learned of the depth of his commitment to long-term care and to those people who dedicate their lives to providing such care.

Parkinson: Nursing homes must be a part of ACOs

April 20, 2011

Nursing homes are "perfect partners" for accountable care organizations and don't want to be left behind in the changing healthcare landscape, the leader of the nation's biggest nursing home association said Tuesday.

Long-term care providers launch issue blitz in advance of State of the Union address

January 21, 2011

Providers are kicking into a higher, cutting-edge gear to get their positions known in advance of President Obama's State of the Union address on Tuesday. The American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living have launched an informational campaign across social media outlets, called the State of Long Term and Post-Acute Care.

Most assisted living communities measure satisfaction levels, NCAL report finds

November 09, 2010

Approximately 91% of assisted living facilities measure resident and family satisfaction, according to a new report from the National Center for Assisted Living. Researchers conducted the study to look for statistical evidence whether the quality of life for individuals who live in assisted living facilities is improving.

National Center for Assisted Living award winners named

September 02, 2010

The National Center for Assisted Living has declared the winners of its annual awards for outstanding assisted living administrators, nurses and caregivers.

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.