Kimberly Bonvissuto

1 week ago | mcknightsseniorliving.com | Kimberly Bonvissuto

“Historic” cuts to Medicaid are looming, placing optional services such as home- and community-based services on top of the list of cuts if states lose federal Medicaid dollars, according to the journal Health Affairs.

1 week ago | mcknightsseniorliving.com | Kimberly Bonvissuto

A coalition of business and trade associations — including senior living industry advocates — have announced their support of a bill that would enhance transparency in the workplace with regard to fellow employees and their intentions. The American Seniors Housing Association and Argentum were among 44 organizations that signed onto an April 15 letter from the Coalition for a Democratic Workforce to Congress in support of the Start Applying Labor Transparency, or SALT, Act.

1 week ago | mcknightsseniorliving.com | Kimberly Bonvissuto

Today’s senior living development environment demands a clean slate approach, with success hinging on smart planning and bold, creative models. That’s according to one expert with a passion for master planning and intergenerational design. “In today’s market, whoever tells the best story wins,” according to Craig Witz, interim vice president of development for The Kendal Corp.

1 week ago | mcknightsseniorliving.com | Kimberly Bonvissuto

Senior living property rents and operating expenses are expected to continue trending up this year, according to the results of a newly released survey of investors, developers, lenders and brokers. Dallas-based commercial real estate services firm BBG published its third annual US seniors housing investor survey on Wednesday, with insights from senior living market professionals on major trends expected to affect senior living this year. The survey was conducted in March.

1 week ago | mcknightsseniorliving.com | Kimberly Bonvissuto

State legislators have been busy considering legislation affecting assisted living operators around the country, including bills addressing dementia care standards, torte reform and Medicaid funding. Washington state lawmakers are considering SB 5337, which would require the state Department of Social and Health Services to develop a certification process for assisted living communities that offer memory care services.