senior living

Easier Medicaid Billing

For many residents in senior living communities, Medicaid is a stable source of funding for care. But for just as many owners and operators, Medicaid is a source of billing frustration. Since each state manages their own Medicaid programs, senior living providers can have wildly different processes for getting reimbursed for care among their communities. […]

10 / 14 / 19

LeadingAge Learning

There are many conventions and shows in the senior living industry, each uniquely positioned for a local audience, a certain role or a special purpose. But there’s one event that unites more people from across the care community than any other: the LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Expo. This year, the conference takes place from October […]

10 / 10 / 19

Learning

Eyes on Argentum

For nearly 30 years, Argentum has been a staple of senior living. The advocacy group, whose membership now represents close to 75 percent of the industry, strives to raise the bar of excellence in communities nationwide. Formerly called the Assisted Living Federation of America, the organization changed its name to Argentum a few years back […]

10 / 09 / 19

Senior Living Leases

Does your senior living community offer electronic leases yet? Maybe you’ve heard the term, but don’t know if it’s worth the transition. Well, rest assured, there’s plenty to like. From faster sales cycles to searchable online records, electronic leases make the move-in process painless – for both your staff and your residents. At their core, […]

09 / 23 / 19

Senior Phone Fraud

“We’ve found fraud on your taxes. This is the IRS. If you don’t pay, you’ll be arrested by the cops.” Sound familiar? If you have a cellphone, chances are you’ve had a call from a suspected scammer. The one where a robotic voice warns you of your expired insurance, an error on your taxes or […]

09 / 18 / 19

Call Center for Senior Living

The internet has certainly made a splash in senior living. The majority of prospects research options online, according to Google. They’ll browse listing services. Check your own website. Scour reviews. But when it comes time to make a decision, those who call in for more information are the most likely to convert. In fact, […]

09 / 17 / 19

Superheroes Need Super Tools

Despite what the silver screen or comic books might show, you don’t need a truth-telling lasso or flying hammer to be a hero. All it takes is the courage to do good, a strength that senior living caregivers possess in spades. The 70th AHCA/NCAL Annual Convention & Expo aims to empower these everyday heroes by […]

09 / 14 / 19

Pacifica Takes Part

This week is National Assisted Living Week (NALW), and senior living communities across the country are busy hosting activities for the annual observance. This year’s theme, “A Spark of Creativity,” challenges residents, family and staff to try their hand at arts that enrich the senior living experience. At Pacifica Senior Living in Oxnard, California, there’s […]

09 / 12 / 19

Changemaker Series

Welcome to the fourth segment of the Changemakers, a Senior Housing News (SHN) series of interviews that spotlight leaders who are shaping the future of senior living through innovation. Yardi is sponsoring the series, and for this installment, we are excited to share that the featured company is a longtime Yardi client. Meet David Eskenazy, […]

08 / 30 / 19

People

SMASH Summit 2019

Many people tend to think of senior living as a “sleepy” industry. Doesn’t move fast. Doesn’t change much. Doesn’t keep up with the latest trends in the market. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. As any professional in senior living would tell you, they’re keenly focused on the future – and the challenges […]

08 / 29 / 19

Senior CRM Webinar

Roughly 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 each day. It’s a demographic shift of seismic proportions, and it’s spurred a lot of new developments in senior living as investors anticipate future demand. Turns out, they’ve got a few more years to wait before they can recoup their costs (the average senior living resident is well into […]

08 / 21 / 19

NIC Fall Conference

Going to the NIC Fall Conference? This is one senior living opportunity you don’t want to miss. The NIC Fall Conference is the only industry event where senior living executives and capital providers come together. Set for September 11-13 at the Sheraton Grand Chicago, the conference will bring in over 3,000 leaders from senior housing, […]

08 / 20 / 19

A Bright View

Since opening its first community 20 years ago, Brightview Senior Living has established itself as a leading developer and operator of independent and assisted living and dementia care facilities across eight Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states. The company, based in Baltimore, will open its 40th community by the end of 2019 and intends to continue opening […]

08 / 16 / 19

People

A Spark of Creativity

Know your way around a canvas? The upcoming National Assisted Living Week is your time to shine –and help your elderly loved ones channel their own artistic side. The annual observance takes place from September 8-14, and this year’s theme is “A Spark of Creativity.” Now in its 24th year, National Assisted Living Week is […]

07 / 31 / 19