Assisted living management officials saw a bump in salary in 2011, report finds
Feb 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
Nov 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....
More funding for assisted living watchdogs is needed, advocates say
Nov 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...
Largest U.S. long-term care association kicks off 62nd annual convention Sunday
Sep 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,...
‘Proud’ celebrations and activities expected as National Assisted Living week begins Sunday
Sep 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...
Assisted living sector adds jobs
Sep 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
By
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...
Parkinson: Nursing homes must be a part of ACOs
Apr 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...
Long-term care providers launch issue blitz in advance of State of the Union address
Jan 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...
Most assisted living communities measure satisfaction levels, NCAL report finds
Nov 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...