The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) pay tribute to the best and brightest in long term and post-acute care. Individuals and groups honored with awards ...

Learn how effective medication management technology reduces risks, improves resident outcomes, and prevents staff burnout in ...

Are you facing daily operational challenges? Looking for ways to improve efficiency and resident well-being? Experience an EHR that goes beyond traditional EHR functions, offering a comprehensive ...

Nursing has undergone several changes since I first stepped into the field nearly three decades ago, parting ways with the era of white uniforms and caps. Yet, amidst these changes, the core tenets of ...

State agencies survey skilled nursing centers to ensure they are meeting state and federal standards for quality and staffing set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). These survey ...

Dementia is not just a nursing home issue. Nearly half of older adults in assisted living and other senior communities have some level of dementia or cognitive impairment, and this number is likely to ...

Long before Phil Scalo was a nursing home operator, he was an athlete. As a team captain, he developed the leadership philosophy that guides him today, a belief that the most important thing a leader ...

Many issues can arise for a resident, and even an experienced nurse’s assessment skills have limits. If a resident is not feeling well but has no visible signs or symptoms of illness, the nurse cannot ...

Mark Maxfield brings a great deal of experience to his new role as chair of the board of directors of the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL). Previously NCAL’s vice chair, he has also served ...

This year marks big milestones for both the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) and Provider magazine. AHCA/NCAL celebrates 75 years of supporting, ...

In today's rapidly evolving health care landscape, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) face a myriad of challenges. From occupancy concerns and payment issues to regulatory hurdles and rising patient ...