The Rise of Assisted Living, Its Aging Population, and What It Means for Facilities and Oversight
Serving as a middle option between independent living and institutional care, assisted living is playing an increasingly important role in long-term services and supports (LTSS), with more older adults than ever living in assisted living communities. That growth has meant changing demographics, emerging challenges, and a greater focus on evolving oversight needs. Today, residents in assisted living communities are older and are more likely to have dementia, amplifying the need for appropriate direct-care staffing. Many of assisted living’s challenges, such...
