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Fact Sheets on Occupancy Classifications for Assisted Living Available from DLI
On May 23, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
In response to the changes in occupancy classification for Assisted Living facilities over the past few years, which may trigger changes to fire safety and building code requirements, the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has developed two information sheets that may be helpful to providers or developers of Assisted Living.
Recent LTC Imperative Surveys Show Continued Tough Times for Providers
On February 23, 2023 by Jeff Bostic
With our partner in the Long-Term Care Imperative, we recently completed two surveys that look at the operating conditions faced by providers: a workforce survey and a care center occupancy survey. The surveys confirmed that staffing challenges continue to impact access to services for seniors throughout the state.
Last Chance Until 2024: Sales & Marketing in Senior Living Certificate Program Begins April 12
On March 31, 2022 by Heidi Simpson
Gain the tools and skills to effectively market your community and build occupancy by attending LeadingAge Minnesota’s 2022 Sales & Marketing in Senior Living Certificate Program on April 12, May 10, and June 14 in St. Paul.
Strengthen Marketing, Increase Occupancy: Sales & Marketing in Senior Living Certificate Program Begins April 12
On March 24, 2022 by Heidi Simpson
Attend the Sales & Marketing in Senior Living Certificate Program to refresh your marketing efforts, sharpen your sales and closing skills, and increase occupancy. The three-part series is April 12, May 10, and June 14 in St. Paul. It emphasizes the proven, foundational practices to help distinguish your community from your competitors.
Register for Sales & Marketing in Senior Living Certificate Program, Begins April 12
On March 17, 2022 by Heidi Simpson
Attend the Sales & Marketing in Senior Living Certificate Program to boost your marketing efforts, sharpen your sales and closing skills, and increase occupancy. The three-part series is on April 12, May 10, and June 14 in St. Paul. It emphasizes the proven, foundational practices to help distinguish your community from your competitors.
How to Increase Occupancy: Sales & Marketing in Senior Living Certificate Program Begins April 12
On March 10, 2022 by Heidi Simpson
Registration is open for the 2022 Sales & Marketing in Senior Living Certificate Program, happening in person on April 12, May 10, and June 14.
Occupancy Increasing Slightly but Held Back by Staffing Challenges
On December 2, 2021 by Jeff Bostic
The Long-Term Care Imperative recently completed an analysis of care center occupancy for the first three quarters of this year, and it shows some improvement in the third quarter. However, the modest uptick still puts occupancy far below pre-pandemic levels.
Care Center Occupancy Takes Big Hit from COVID-19
On July 15, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
The Long-Term Care Imperative has recently finished a special analysis of occupancy data for the first half of 2020. As anticipated, the results show that the spread of COVID-19 had a major negative impact on care center occupancy in the second quarter. However, the impact varied by region and did not hit every provider at all.
Care Center Occupancy Data Shows Decline in 2019
On April 1, 2020 by Jeff Bostic
After showing some improvement in 2017, occupancy results for care centers that participated in the Long-Term Care Imperative annual occupancy survey have declined slightly throughout 2018 and 2019. Occupancy for 2019 was the lowest we’ve ever found, 87.1%, and it declined each quarter throughout the year.
Increase Occupancy: The 6 Stages of Your Customer’s Buying Journey
On September 24, 2019 by Heidi Simpson
Do you know the six stages of your customer’s buying journey? DAYTA Marketing, a valued partner in the LeadingAge MN Savings & Solution Center, does and they are hosting an Oct. 14 webinar to share how this information will help you build a marketing and sales strategy that drives occupancy.
Care Center Data Shows Deteriorating Picture
On March 19, 2019 by Jeff Bostic
Care center occupancy is at an all-time low and the workforce situation is only getting more challenging, according to a new analysis we recently completed based on the 2018 occupancy survey and 2019 Long-Term Care Imperative legislative survey.
Care Center CFOs: Feeling Optimistic but Concerned
On October 16, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
A majority of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are feeling more optimistic about their ability to compete but some have expressed concerns about the impact Medicare Advantage plans will have on payment, according to a new study released by Ziegler.
A Simple Fix for Low Occupancy
On July 31, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Life plan communities need to get busy growing the supply of senior housing and finding new ways to attract younger residents to that housing.
Assisted Living Occupancy Drops to Record Low
On July 17, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The downward trend in assisted living occupancy continues, according to data released by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC).
Make the Mark: Adopting a Short-Stay Mindset to Address Decreased Occupancy
On April 4, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
An increase in hospital referrals to home health services and the growth of managed care and value-based models that emphasize length of stay management and clinical performance are driving down the demand for skilled nursing services. Are you prepared to address decreased occupancy?
New Resources: Occupancy Trends in Care Centers, Workforce Trends in Housing with Services
On March 20, 2018 by Jeff Bostic
Occupancy in care centers has improved slightly over the past year and key indicators in workforce trends show a mixed result in Housing-with-Services, according to recent surveys by the Long-Term Care Imperative.