Transfer to a Higher Level of Care at a CCRC: Who Decides?

When you make the decision to move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC or “life plan community”), you are taking the initiative to prepare for the unknowns of your future. You are putting a plan in place to ensure you will receive the care you need in the event of an unexpected injury or [...]

By |2023-08-03T09:42:53-04:00November 26th, 2018|

What an Elevator Says About a CCRC

“Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time; for that’s the stuff life is made of.” —Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1746 We’ve all been there: You push the up or down button on the elevator, and then you wait. And wait. And wait. You heard the pulleys and gears grinding, and then finally: [...]

By |2023-08-03T09:42:54-04:00November 12th, 2018|

Why the Future is Now for This Senior Living Provider

Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of facilitating a workshop for representatives of not-for-profit Kendal Corporation’s senior living communities where we discussed trends, disruptors, threats, and opportunities faced by today’s continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs or “life plan communities”). More specifically, we discussed how each of the above should be considered in Kendal’s 5-year [...]

By |2023-08-03T09:42:58-04:00September 3rd, 2018|

Free Guide to Evaluating the Financial Viability of a CCRC

In some ways, making the decision to move to a continuing care retirement community (CCRC, also called a life plan community) is like taking out an insurance policy to protect you from the “what ifs” that the future may hold. What if I can no longer handle the upkeep of my home? What if I [...]

By |2023-08-05T16:35:45-04:00July 16th, 2018|

Proposed Tax Changes May Hit Seniors & CCRCs Hard

Taxes have been a hot topic over the past few weeks and months as the president and GOP-controlled Congress try to push through changes that will impact millions of Americans—raising the tax bill for some while lowering it for others. If you’re like me, you may be trying to figure out which of these two [...]

By |2023-10-31T23:21:14-04:00November 27th, 2017|

The Voice of the Resident: Why the Senior Living Industry Should Listen

I’ve written previously about the importance of diversity on the board of directors for continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs, sometimes referred to as life plan communities). A board comprised of people from an array of backgrounds provides the community with unique perspectives and valuable input that helps ensure its long-term financial stability and success—a criterion [...]

By |2023-08-03T09:45:04-04:00August 14th, 2017|
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