“Skilled nursing chain’s collapse leaves HUD holding the bag on $146M”

How to Pick Your Retirement Home When There Are More Choices Than Ever,” by Reshma Kapadia, Barron’s

“And shoppers certainly have plenty to choose from, as the new iterations of senior housing run the gamut. Condos equipped with aging-friendly counters and wheelchair-friendly doorways are popping up near major metro areas in mixed-use condo buildings, adjacent to bike trails and within walking distance of restaurants, entertainment, and transportation. Assisted-living and continuing-care retirement communities offer independent living, but also assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes on campus. They can boast executive chefs, concierge services, and amenities on par with four-star resorts.”

LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform):

Many more choices but the big question remains “Who can afford them?”