Senior Living Industry News & Operations

WEBINAR: Argentum Advocates Invited to Join September 30 Policy Briefing for Elections and Year-End Outlook

Argentum Advocates are invited to join our next policy briefing webinar on Wednesday, September 30 at 1:00 p.m. ET, for an insider’s look at the policy and political dynamics expected […] The post WEBINAR: Argentum Advocates Invited to Join September 30…

The Value of Belonging: Connections That Strengthen Senior Living

Argentum membership connects organizations with the relationships, insights and collective influence needed to navigate change and advance senior living. The value of belonging to a professional association can be measured […] The post The Value of Belonging:…

Where Candid Conversations Become Better Decisions

Argentum Executive Roundtables give senior living leaders a trusted network for exchanging ideas, confronting shared challenges and identifying practical solutions. Senior living executives make difficult decisions every day, often involving […] The post…

USCIS Confirms Continued Protection for Salvadoran TPS Holders

USCIS has updated its El Salvador Temporary Protected Status (TPS) webpage to confirm that Salvadoran nationals currently under TPS retain protection, including work authorization, while the Department of Homeland Security […] The post USCIS Confirms…

All In for Advocacy: Casino Night Debuts at the 2026 Leadership Summit

Argentum is launching the Casino Night Advocacy Fundraiser on the evening of Tuesday, November 17 in Austin, following the Silver PAC Cobb Cup Dinner. The event is open to all […] The post All In for Advocacy: Casino Night Debuts at the 2026 Leadership Summit…

Congresswoman Cammack Tours Florida Senior Living Community

A recent visit by U.S. Representative Kat Cammack (R-FL) to Sky Active Marion Woods in Ocala, Florida, underscored the value of direct engagement between federal policymakers and the senior living […] The post Congresswoman Cammack Tours Florida Senior Living…

[Updated] Addus To Acquire AccentCare’s Personal Care Division For $275M

Addus HomeCare Corporation (Nasdaq: ADUS) has agreed to acquire AccentCare’s personal care division outside of New York for approximately $275 million. The acquired assets span 10 states and serve an average daily census of about 13,700 clients. It marks…

New CEO Playbook: How Elara Caring, LiveWell And Freedom Pursue Balanced Growth

The home-based care industry has seen several notable CEO transitions in recent history, but new leaders report the same core challenge: growth without losing frontline culture. For new top executives at Elara Caring, LiveWell Partners and Freedom Senior…

Modivcare Names New CEO Of Personal Care Services; LifeCare Appoints New COO

Modivcare names new CEO of personal care services, chief corporate affairs officer Modivcare named Marshalina “Marsha” Ramos CEO of the personal care services (PCS) business on Sept. 8, where she will oversee the company’s PCS portfolio. Prior to joining…

The Commons in Lincoln Names Debra Foster as Next Executive Director

Foster Brings 37 Years of Senior Living and Hospitality Experience to Community Lincoln, Mass. – The Commons in Lincoln (TCIL), a continuing care retirement community in Lincoln, Mass. announces Debra Foster as its next executive […] The post The Commons in…

Anthem Memory Care Promotes McCoy to President

WEST LINN, Ore. — Anthem Memory Care has promoted Lewis McCoy, Ph.D., to president. McCoy will be responsible for maximizing the business — serving as the organization’s chief optimization and […] The post Anthem Memory Care Promotes McCoy to President…

Home Health Workforce Adds 11,000 Jobs In August

Home healthcare employment continued to climb in August, accounting for most of the job growth across the broader healthcare sector. The home healthcare services sector added approximately 11,000 jobs during the month, according to preliminary, seasonally…

When Your Life Is Not So Blessed

Bad stuff happens to all of us... And when bad things happen to us we should celebrate, because it means something much better is coming.

Confronting Higher Acuity And The Intake Clock In Home-Based Care

As the center of health care has increasingly moved into the home, home-based care services have become more complex. Home-based care providers shared the ways that their strategies, challenges and opportunities are evolving amid this growing complexity at…

Owner Of Home Health Fiscal Intermediary, Adult Day Sentenced For $64M Medicaid Fraud Scheme

On Wednesday, a Brooklyn federal court sentenced the owner of adult day and home health companies to 76 months in prison for leading a multiyear Medicaid fraud and illegal kickback scheme that fraudulently billed the program about $64 million. The owner,…

Charter Senior Living Celebrates 10 Years of Enhancing the Human Spirit

NAPERVILLE, Il., September 10, 2026 — Charter Senior Living is celebrating its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of growth, innovation and commitment to its mission of Enhancing the Human Spirit. […] The post Charter Senior Living Celebrates 10 Years of…

Why Senior Living’s First Robot Revolution Was A Flop

Early robots were often novelties. They were fun and might have been good for marketing. But they did not always solve an urgent operational problem.

As Home Health Moratorium Nears Expiration, Advocates Press CMS Against Extension

LeadingAge and the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) submitted new letters urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to allow the moratorium on Medicare home health enrollment to expire — even after LeadingAge has supported the…

The Anatomy Of An Effective Home-Based Care Plan

A successful home-based care plan is far more than a static checklist of chores and clinical tasks. It is a living roadmap designed to preserve independence, mitigate safety risks and evolve alongside patients’ and clients’ conditions. Baseline care plans…

Can Senior Living Be Medically Responsive?

The medical needs of older adults were central to aging then as now. Then as now, though, few CCRCs included medical services.

MedPAC: Lower MA Home Health Utilization Sparks Access Vs. Efficiency Debate

Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries used fewer home health services than their fee-for-service counterparts in 2023, prompting Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) commissioners to ask whether MA plans are limiting access to necessary post-acute…

From Ride-Alongs To Accountability: Leadership Lessons From Home-Based Care Executives

Looking back on their careers, home-based care leaders find the most important lessons involve a personal touch. Five industry leaders described to Home Health Care News the key lessons they wish they could impart to their younger selves before stepping into…

Some People Never Stop Counting Their Blessings

Some people have a remarkable ability to focus on what’s gone right in life. Diane and Bill Minges are two of them. Talk with the longtime educators for a few […] The post Some People Never Stop Counting Their Blessings appeared first on Argentum .

83% Say Leaders Are Wrong About Their Culture

What if the culture leaders think they've built isn't the culture employees actually experience? Steve Moran digs into leadership disconnect.

Future Leader: Mary Bausch, Director of Strategic Operations, VitalCaring Group

Mary Bausch, Director of Strategic Operations at VitalCaring Group, has been named to the Future Leaders Class of 2026 by Home Health Care News. To become a Future Leader, an individual is nominated by their peers. The candidate must be a high-performing…

The MorseLife Mess, Part 3: The Reckoning

So there are now three threads: a defamation case, a contract case, and whatever gets resolved in arbitration.

Bipartisan Support Creates ‘Greatest Opportunity’ For Home-Based Care, Alliance Official Says

The National Alliance for Care at Home’s (the Alliance) new chief government affairs officer, Denis Fleming Jr., sees an unprecedented upswell of bipartisan support among lawmakers for home-based care — an environment he describes as the “greatest…

24 Hour Home Care To Lay Off Over 700 Employees

24 Hour Home Care plans to lay off 738 employees, according to a California Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on Sept. 15, according to the filing. 24 Hour Home Care said the layoffs were the…

Are You a Force Multiplier or Something Else?

As a leader, your job isn't to be the smartest person in the room or the one doing the most work. It is your job to be a force multiplier!

What Comments Reveal About CMS’ Proposed Medicare Home Health Rule

The comment window for the proposed CY2027 Medicare home health rule has closed — and the difference in quantity and quality from last year feels stark. Last year, the home health community flooded the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) with official…

UnitedHealth Group To Cut Prior Authorizations For 1,700 Services, Including Home Health

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will eliminate prior authorization requirements for about 1,700 service codes, including home healthcare. The changes will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2026. The move follows UnitedHealth’s May announcement that it would shrink…

3 Myths, and 3 Facts, About Self-Directed Care

When Florida-based Independent Living Systems made its move into becoming a health plan in 2018, they needed a partner that could support self-directed care. That’s no small task. ​​​“We needed a partner that was experienced in that space that could help us…

Concord Place Memory Care Celebrated Dolly Parton’s Music, Memories and Butterfly Spirit Dolly Day

Concord Place Memory Care brought a little sparkle, song and “Love Is Like a Butterfly” magic to the community with Dolly Day, a public celebration honoring the life, music and […] The post Concord Place Memory Care Celebrated Dolly Parton’s Music, Memories…

The MorseLife Mess, Part 2: The Vaccines, and Who Was Supposed to Say No

MorseLife held a vaccination clinic. 976 people were vaccinated. More than half, 567 people, were not eligible under the program.

Catching Errors Before Claims Go Out: How Mature Home Health Agencies Prevent Billing Mistakes

Technology now helps home health care providers catch errors before they reach the payer — but issues such as incomplete documentation or missing clinician signatures can still cause delays. The process begins with intake and eligibility, then continues…

Tarkett launches In the Making carpet collection for creative expression

SOLON, OHIO, September 1, 2026, Tarkett, a global leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has launched In the Making, a new carpet collection ideal for education and workplace settings. […] The post Tarkett launches In the Making carpet…

The MorseLife Mess, Part 1: The Management Agreement

Amplifii has since filed its own breach of contract suit against MorseLife, and the agreement itself, along with a lengthy attached schedule of duties.

Site Of Care Decisions: How Referral Partners Weigh Home Health, SNFs

Deciding whether a patient can safely recover at home, at a skilled nursing facility, a hospital or other setting can be crucial for recovery. Routing patients to an inappropriate site of care can entail costly and avoidable hospital readmission. Making the…

Staffing Crisis vs. Culture Problem & Extending Healthspan

Steve tackles whether senior living has a staffing crisis or a culture problem, explores the healthspan gap, and facetimes Deeandra Sandgren.

Anthem Memory Care Appoints Chief Operating Officer

Lisa Rogers, BSN, RN-C, has been named chief operating officer of Anthem Memory Care. In this role, she will oversee operations across Anthem’s portfolio of memory care communities, with a […] The post Anthem Memory Care Appoints Chief Operating Officer…

The People Who Made Monarch Landing Home: Three Original Residents Reflect on 20 Years of Community

When Monarch Landing senior living community in Naperville, Illinois opened its doors 20 years ago, its first residents arrived with more than boxes and furniture. They brought ideas, interests, friendships […] The post The People Who Made Monarch Landing…

Anchored in Love: Father and Son Share Memories on Tiki Outing

For Marty Sosnowski, 73, the water has always been more than a place to fish or sail. It has been a lifelong connection to service, family and the son who […] The post Anchored in Love: Father and Son Share Memories on Tiki Outing appeared first on Argentum .

Tarkett introduces 2 new LVT platforms with Paired Path collection

Tarkett, a world leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has launched a collection of luxury vinyl tile wood and stone styles designed for continuity across spaces and surfaces. The […] The post Tarkett introduces 2 new LVT platforms with…

The Death of Feedback Sandwiches

The feedback sandwich protects leaders, not employees. Switch to Situation-Behavior-Impact for honest communication that actually changes behavior.

Senior Living Must Stop Following Other Industries

Derek Harris, VP of Health & Wellness at Artis Senior Living & Steve Moran at the Senior Living Executive Conference on Leadership & Memory Care.

How AI Will Redesign Senior Living Jobs

Senior Living Has an Identity Crisis | 5 Leadership Questions with Mandy Hampton

Mandy Hampton, CEO of The Ridge Senior Living, joins Steve Moran at the Senior Living Executive Conference for Foresight 5.

The Perfect Companion Pursues Methodical Growth In Luxury Home Care

As the home-based care industry embraces AI, luxury home care provider the Perfect Companion is resisting some technology trends. For founder and president Jon Siegel, having a real person answer phone calls 24/7, 365 days a year instead of turning to virtual…

How Caring Senior Service, Home Halo And Avid Health at Home Are Using Technology To Transform Care

As home care providers contend with increased demand and rising client acuity, leaders look to AI, proprietary technology and real-time patient information to meet these challenges. Technology should help staff by reducing administrative friction, giving…

Lawmaker’s Visit to Colorado Community Deepens Connections with Residents

A recent visit by U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) underscored the value of ongoing engagement between federal policymakers and senior living communities. Congresswoman Pettersen reflected on her previous community visit, […] The post Lawmaker’s…

Congress Returns from Recess Ahead of Government Funding Deadline

After a month-long August district work period, Congress returned to Washington with a limited but important agenda before leaving for much of October to focus on the 2026 midterm elections. […] The post Congress Returns from Recess Ahead of Government…

Why Home-Based Care’s Operational Backbone Matters More Than Ever

I’m coming to you live from HHCN’s FUTURE conference, where I’m having the pleasure of connecting with HHCN+ members, readers, and a slew of industry experts and leaders. I’m currently tucked away at an out-of-the way table to bring you a few key insights…

The Most Underserved Person in Senior Living …

When your senior living community then becomes the hub for three generations, you have built something almost impossible to compete with.

Home Health Industry Comments On Proposed CMS Rule, Lauding Rate Hike, Urging Caution

The home health community has voiced support for the potential rate increase in the proposed home health payment rule for calendar year 2027, while noting a few caveats. Providers and advocates are now filing comments as the window for public comments draws…

CMS Emerges As Value-Based Care’s New Engine

Economic downturns can prompt states to restrict home- and community-based services (HCBS), but could prompt states to pursue value-based contracts with providers. State Medicaid programs could consider these value-based arrangements over exclusive cuts or…

Old Enough to Not Matter

We oldsters still care about the world and believe we have something to contribute. But, the truth is, that in the eyes of the world, we’ve run our course.

The Most Important Metrics Home-Based Care Leaders Track

In an increasingly data-driven world, data and metrics are essential for home-based care companies to track growth and success, as well as potential areas of concern. Home Health Care News asked five executives for their thoughts on the most essential metrics…

Home, anew: More Than 250 Voices Tell the Story of Belonging

When a nation celebrates 250 years, history is often told through defining events, famous figures and major milestones. But America’s story also lives in quieter places, in family traditions, immigration […] The post Home, anew: More Than 250 Voices Tell the…

The Senior Housing Supply Gap Is No Longer a Future Problem

NIC MAP’s updated market outlook shows demand accelerating as construction slows, creating an urgent capacity challenge and a generational investment opportunity. Two years ago, NIC MAP quantified a widening gap […] The post The Senior Housing Supply Gap Is…

The Value of Emotional Intelligence in Senior Living: An Interview with Lifespark’s Rachael Evers

Emotional intelligence is increasingly taking a more prominent place in the way organizations operate, and senior living is a field where EI’s role is particularly critical. Rachael Evers, senior […] The post The Value of Emotional Intelligence in Senior…

Let the Bubble Rise or Burst!

Does AI have enormous potential, especially for senior living? Are we in an AI market bubble with the players now rushing their IPOs?

“What If Mobility Was As Easy As Ordering a Ride Share?”

Direct Supply Imagines arriving at an airport, selecting your gate, and letting an autonomous wheelchair take you there automatically.

Home Health M&A Activity Rises As Proposed Rule, Provider Moratorium Shape Market

After four consecutive years of decline, home health and hospice dealmaking is gaining momentum — and the proposed CY2027 home health rule and the Medicare enrollment moratoria could propel activity even higher through 2027. Home health and hospice dealmaking…

Metrics Are The New Referral Currency In Home-Based Care

Home-based care referrals are no longer won mainly on relationships. Health systems and payers are increasingly steering patients to agencies that can prove quality ratings, low hospitalization rates, fast acceptance, broad payer coverage and complex-case…