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Senior living sector calls for rapid House action following Senateâs unanimous reauthorization of OAA
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (447+ words) Senior living stakeholders hailed Senate reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, noting several legislative priorities that survived and calling on the House to move quickly on final passage. In a unanimous vote, the Senate on Tuesday passed the Older Americans…...
Florida program connects faith groups with long-term care residents to combat loneliness
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (302+ words) A new initiative launched in Florida will connect assisted living communities and nursing homes across the state with local churches to make it easier for congregations to respond to opportunities to serve older adults in their own communities. Florida First…...
Ways and Means advances bill ensuring resident access to essential caregivers
4+ hour, 23+ min ago (283+ words) The bipartisan Essential Caregivers Act has advanced through the House Committee on Ways and Means. This brings the legislation one step closer to permitting designated essential caregivers to enter long-term care facilities, including assisted living communities, to provide care and…...
Wellpointe to build $2M affordable senior living community in Los Angeles
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (227+ words) Wellpointe is moving forward with plans to build a $2 million high-rise affordable living community for seniors in the Warner Center neighborhood of Los Angeles, the senior living and care provider announced Wednesday. A Wellpointe property-holding affiliate acquired the 4.71-acre Woodland…...
Report highlights pay raises and trends for assisted living, independent living CCRC managers
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (389+ words) Assisted living / personal care managers in continuing care retirement / life plan communities received an average 3.4% bump in salary, plus an average 7% bonus over 2025 levels, according to the 2026-2027 CCRC Salary & Benefits Report, released Wednesday by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service. The report,…...
Hawaii is best state to grow old in, Mississippi is the worst, US Health Index reports
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (201+ words) If you’re going to age, do it in Hawaii. That opinion is based on healthcare staffing platform Nursa‘s recently released Aging Well in America Index, which rates each state on healthcare options, staffing pressures, nursing home care, life expectancy,…...
Americans expect to need $1.2M to retire comfortably: survey
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (243+ words) However, this target is out of reach for many, as more than half of the participants admitted having less than $500,000 saved by retirement; 24% of whom said they will have less than $250,000 saved. Roughly a third of the all participants said…...
Medline, HPSI coordinate to expand medical supply access for senior living and care providers
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (186+ words) Senior living and care operators will have more options for purchasing medical supplies following a signed agreement between Medline and group purchasing group HPSI Purchasing Services, the companies announced Monday. Under the agreement, HPSI members will gain access to Medline’s…...
Report offers roadmap for future-proofing care for older adults
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (389+ words) McKnight's Senior Living The country is experiencing one of the most significant demographic transformations in its history, with the older adult population projected to almost double by 2060. Now, a think tank of experts has created a roadmap to help senior…...
Harrison Street completes $1.2B in 10 new senior living developments in 18 months
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (199+ words) Harrison Street Asset Management over the past 18 months has closed or is in the process of closing investments in 10 new senior living development projects for more than $1.2 billion in total project costs. The projects span growth markets across the West…...