Senior Living Providers: Share Your Data for the 2021 Argentum & Lument Largest Providers Report
March 3, 2021
(Alexandria, Va.) – Through filling out a 15-minute survey, your company can be part of a list that informs investors, media, product and service industries, executive search firms, developers, and market-watchers throughout the year: The 2021 Argentum & Lument Largest Providers Report. Last year’s report listed 150 providers and a total of more than 625,000 units. For the past two decades, we have…
Seniors and Caregivers Continue to be Overlooked in COVID-19 Relief Negotiations
February 12, 2021
Alexandria, Va., Feb. 12, 2021 — Now a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, thousands of assisted living facilities are still waiting for federal COVID-19 relief, and for over half of them, closures are imminent, according to a recent Argentum member survey. They have faced over $15 billion in increased expenses and lost revenue, and these…
Making Change a Positive
January 28, 2021
At the beginning of 2020, Merrill Gardens was excited and hard at work on a new opportunity: Its new brand for a moderate-priced model. “And then COVID hit,” writes Merrill Gardens president Tana Gall, in an email interview. “Like a lot of operators, at Merrill we went into all-hands-on-deck mode to support our communities as…
A Review of Biden’s American Rescue Plan and Its Impact for Senior Living
January 15, 2021
Last night, President-elect Biden released his proposed $1.9 trillion relief package that includes $415 billion focused on combating the COVID-19 pandemic, over $1 trillion in direct aid to individuals and families, and $440 billion in assistance to businesses. The plan is sweeping and proposes large-scale spending items such as $1,400 in additional stimulus checks, an extension…
New Argentum Advocates Program Aims to Bring More Voices Directly to Lawmakers
January 14, 2021
(Alexandria, Va.) – The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on the long-term care industry through the media and on Capitol Hill. As a result, it’s more critical than ever that the industry unites to tell the story of senior living. Leading the effort, Argentum has launched a new Argentum Advocates program, focused on sharing critical…
The 2020 Federal Election and the Senior Living Public Policy Roadmap
January 8, 2021
Overview The impact of the 2020 election will present a challenging public policy environment for senior living, unlike any it has seen over the last thirty-plus years. The result of a new administration and the flip of the U.S. Senate from Republican to Democratic control, will potentially result in increased oversight and regulation at the…
What a Biden Administration May Mean for Senior Living
November 7, 2020
With several news outlets now calling the presidency for former Vice President Joe Biden, what can those across senior living expect from his Administration? Argentum continues to focus on COVID-19 and educating federal officials about the importance of processing relief payments, obtaining additional financial resources and testing support, preparing vaccine management, and instituting reasonable liability…
Many Senior Living Communities Are Still Waiting for Essential Financial Relief in the Wake of COVID-19
November 2, 2020
(Alexandria, Va.) – Despite caring for the population most vulnerable to COVID-19, many assisted living providers are still waiting for financial relief, according to a new survey conducted by Argentum. To date, assisted living providers are expected to receive about $3 billion from the CARES Act Provider Relief Fund while other providers, including hospitals and…
Argentum Releases Essential Caregiver Toolkit to Encourage Safer Visitation and Reduce Health Risks of Social Isolation on Older Adults
October 7, 2020
(Alexandria, Va.) – In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, social isolation and loneliness for senior living residents have risen as visitation from loved ones has been curtailed. Social isolation in older adults is well-documented to increase risk of premature death—as harmful as high blood pressure, according to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. But COVID-19…
Federal Government Announcements Offer Significant COVID-19 Relief and Support for the Senior Living Industry
September 2, 2020
(Alexandria, Va.) – On September 1, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) formally announced a private pay distribution from the CARES Act provider relief funds for licensed assisted living providers. Argentum, its members, and its association partners have been advocating for months for financial relief for the industry, which is caring for vulnerable older…
Gov. Ducey Appoints Representatives from Arizona ALFA, Brookdale, LivGenerations, Spectrum to Task Force on Long-Term Care
August 31, 2020
Phoenix, Ariz. – Governor Doug Ducey announced the establishment of the Task Force On Long-Term Care. The task force will focus on developing recommendations and metrics on how and when visitation within long-term care facilities can be safely resumed and what steps facilities can take before then to help residents and their loved ones maintain…
Argentum Reveals 2020 List of 150 Largest Providers in Senior Living
August 14, 2020
(Alexandria, Va.) – Argentum’s 2020 Largest Providers Report has grown this year to include data on 150 senior living providers, up from 140 in 2019. One of Argentum’s most popular publications, the annual Largest Providers Report offers data and insights the industry can use year-round. The report shows how U.S. senior living providers rank in…