More than one-third (35%) of U.S. adults do “not know” how they view the aging services sector. That’s according to recently released findings from a national public opinion survey conducted by LeadingAge. “These numbers suggest the sector does not face an extreme public perception crisis — but there is a real need and opportunity to […]
Last year brought big changes in the way non-profit senior living providers are staffing their communities and using technology. That is not surprising, given challenges related to the Covid-19 pandemic, but the huge impact on staffing is reflected in the latest LZ 200 report, which shows the average number of full-time employees at its lowest […]
Another round of Covid-19 relief is being made available to health care groups, including assisted living providers. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Friday announced that it is releasing $25.5 billion in new funding for health care providers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The portal to apply for funds will open on […]
Senior living providers have been on the leading edge of implementing Covid-19 vaccine mandates for employees — and soon, they must be joined by every large company in the United States. President Biden on Thursday announced plans to order companies with 100 or more employees to mandate coronavirus vaccinations for workers or test them for […]
A bill introduced last month in the United States Senate would allow in-home care alternatives to skilled nursing facilities and poses substantial ramifications for private-pay senior living providers. Sponsored by Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.), the Choose Home Care Act of 2021 would allow certain Medicare beneficiaries to receive extended Medicare services […]
Continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) increased pay to management-level employees by 2.73% on average between April 2020 and March 2021. That’s according to the 24th annual CCRC Salary & Benefits Report from Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service. The annual report is endorsed by industry association LeadingAge, and draws on responses from 545 CCRCs. Among CCRCs […]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Tuesday that it is now requiring nursing homes to report on the status of Covid-19 vaccinations for residents and staff. And, the agency said it’s seeking comment on whether to do the same for providers of assisted living. The interim final rule requires long-term care facilities […]
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday released new guidelines allowing Americans who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 the flexibility to socialize and engage in routine activities, even among people who have not yet been vaccinated — another important step toward what a post-pandemic landscape would look like. The announcement is […]
One day after President Joe Biden took office, his administration released its national strategy for combating Covid-19. The 200-page plan calls for a “laser-focus” on vaccinating people at highest risk, including older adults and people in congregate settings, as well as “targeted surge assistance” to help contain Covid-19 outbreaks in assisted living. “The United States […]
Among the many lessons that Covid-19 drove home in 2020: No one can predict what the future holds. But as the senior living industry battles the latest wave of infections and starts to beat back the pandemic through vaccination, it’s also more important than ever to look ahead and try to identify what trends will […]
