Pay, management, staffing, scheduling and culture all act as primary external pressures hampering the purpose-driven workers of senior living. That’s according to the results of a survey from Argentum and Activated Insights. The latest report acts as a follow-up to a previous Argentum study conducted in 2016 meant to capture the perceptions of the public […]
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Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD), Discovery Senior Living, LCS and Erickson Senior Living have maintained their respective positions as the four largest senior living operators in the industry, according to Argentum’s latest operator list. The new report also includes a breakdown of ownership and operating models within the senior living sector, revealing majority-ownership and management-only […]
This story is part of your SHN+ subscription A recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the federal government reimbursed $12 billion in Medicaid and Medicare dollars for assisted living services last year. While the report itself isn’t controversial, its findings have sparked another round of discussions regarding the possibility of […]
Company culture, staffing levels, wages – these factors influence how senior living workers perceive the industry and its job opportunities, according to a new report. The 2026 Perceptions of Careers in Senior Living report by Argentum and Activated Insights highlights the important factors influencing employee sentiment in the industry and details the industry’s “critical crossroads.” […]
The Trump administration has deported tens of thousands of migrants. Senior living operators, who already employ many immigrant workers, are worried about the impact on their staffing looking ahead. Alexandria, Virginia-based Goodwin Living is an operator that has lost workers over the past several months due to changes in the visa process, particularly workers from […]
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Older adults are more concerned about the long-term stability of public safety nets and their own financial resilience than they were just a year ago, according to the 36th annual Retirement Confidence Survey published earlier this week. The survey of 2,544 working and retired adults shows that retiree confidence in having enough money for retirement […]
This story is part of your SHN+ subscription Senior living companies look at many metrics to benchmark their operational health, especially the satisfaction of their own residents. But resident satisfaction is more than a number on a spreadsheet. It’s been said time and time again: as they age into senior housing, the baby boomers are […]
A coalition of senior living trade organizations is seeking feedback from providers on new emergency preparedness guidelines. The Quality in Assisted Living Collaborative (QALC) is a collaborative effort from the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA), Argentum, LeadingAge, the National Center for Assisted Living, and the National Association for Regulatory Administration (NARA). It is meant to […]
Discovery Senior Living has joined Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) and LCS as among the top three largest providers in senior living, according to the latest Argentum 150 report. The report, released July 14, ranks the top 150 largest senior living providers across the country in size by total unit count and highlights the biggest […]
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