Majority of assisted living residents pay for their care out of their own incomes, survey finds
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 20, 2012
Assisted living residents generally are from mid- to high-income households, and the majority can pay for care on their own, a survey released Friday reveals.
Survey assesses turnover and retention rates among assisted living workers
By
McKnight's Staff
Oct 16, 2012
The overall retention rate for all assisted living employees was 73% in 2011, a new survey from a provider group finds.
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...
Assisted living and SNF costs are up, home care costs stay flat, study reports
May 12, 2011
Average charges for living in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and assisted living facilities, increased by healthy amounts in 2011, while in-home care costs stayed relatively the same,...
Survey reports higher long-term care costs
Apr 22, 2011
Long-term care facilities are increasing their room charges, although less than other goods and services, according to a new survey.
Survey: Assisted-living costs soar 13%, while nursing-home care rises 7% in two-year period
Aug 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.
Average annual private nursing home room charge hits $90,520, survey shows
By
McKnight's Staff
Nov 09, 2012
The national average annual charge for a private nursing home room rose to $90,520 this year, while semi-private rooms climbed to $81,030 and assisted living residency jumped to $42,600, according to figures...
Survey: Assisted living providers and workforce see income growth in 2012
Dec 20, 2012
The senior living business sector saw income increases for providers and workers in 2012 according to an Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) report released Wednesday.
Affluent seniors underestimate healthcare costs in retirement, survey finds
By
McKnight's Staff
May 10, 2012
Even affluent older Americans are worried about the high costs of healthcare as they approach retirement age, a new study reveals.
One-fifth of caregivers take 6 months or longer to choose a senior housing option for a loved one, poll...
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 17, 2014
A significant number of people take six months or longer to choose a senior care or housing option for a loved one, recently released survey results showed.