Senior Healthcare Blog

It makes sense that we talk a lot about offering career paths for employees these days. Today’s worker seeks professional development and the opportunity to move up the ranks. But what we often...

By now you're probably feeling the benefits of that New Year's resolution you put in place a few months ago. Or conversely, if you're like me, you're in the unfortunate situation of having already...

A few months back, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced stricter staffing penalties through the Five-Star Quality Rating system. These changes went into effect as planned...

Last week, I met some of senior living’s biggest advocates at Argentum’s Public Policy Institute & Fly-In. The two-day member event allows us to discuss legislative and regulatory challenges in...

It’s National Careers In Aging Week and I can’t tell you how thrilled I am that this week exists. Not only is it instrumental in helping providers reel in the people they need to care for the growing...

Those of us in senior living know how dynamic and rewarding our careers are. Not many industries can match the breadth of our occupations. Whether it’s caregiving and nursing, hospitality, sales and...

IDD providers are no strangers to the current workforce shortage the industry is facing. Demand for services in on the rise. Wages for DSPs remain stagnant and turnover rates average near 50%. 

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As I’ve talked to senior living operators, I’ve had a chance to learn about the many relationships we have with colleges and universities. I’ve seen successful recruiting fairs, connections with...

Think back to the best job you ever had. Maybe it’s the one you have now, maybe it's not. What made it so great? I bet you’ll recall things like workplace perks, a solid benefits package, awesome...

Happy belated new year! One month down, 11 to go. Senior housing operators may have felt a sense of dread going in to 2019. Occupancy is at a low point, labor expenses are surging amid sharp...

I hope everyone's 2019 is off to a great start. As the American Health Care Association (AHCA) Associate Business Member President, I wanted to take some time to brief you all on AHCA’s priorities...

The average employee turnover rate in behavioral health is estimated at 40%. However, it’s not uncommon to hear of rates as high as 70%. This constant churn of employees not only impacts the overall...