Majority of assisted living residents pay for their care out of their own incomes, survey finds
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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
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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.
Affluent seniors underestimate healthcare costs in retirement, survey finds
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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.
Assisted living salaries increased, turnover decreased in 2012, report says
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McKnight's Staff
Feb 05, 2013
Assisted living administrators’ national average salary was $77,729 in 2012, according to the newly released 2012-2013 Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Report.
Nursing home costs approach $84,000 a year, Genworth survey shows
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 10, 2013
The cost of long-term care continues to rise, according to the 10th annual Cost of Care Survey from insurance company Genworth. The median annual cost of a private nursing home room reached $83,950 this...
Study highlights needs of U.S. assisted living residents
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McKnight's Staff
Apr 17, 2012
Roughly 42% of U.S. assisted living residents has Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, and about 70% are women, according to a newly published data brief.