Objectives We examined state variations in assisted living (AL) regulatory policies for
admission/retention, staffing/training, medication management, and dementia care. Factors …

Objectives To create data‐driven typologies of licensed nurse staffing and health services in
residential care and assisted living (RC/AL). Design Cluster analysis was used to describe …

Objectives To examine the health services provided in residential care and assisted living
(RC/AL), the staff providing these services, and the degree to which the services relate to …

Background Existing literature on online reviews of healthcare providers generally portrays
online reviews as a useful way to disseminate information on quality. However, it remains …

Abstract Background and Objectives Assisted living (AL) is a popular residential long-term
care option for frail older adults in the United States. Most residents have multiple …

An unknown number of mentally ill elders in the United States receive care in assisted living,
along with persons facing physical or cognitive challenges. While dementia is familiar in …

Objectives: This project examined administrator processes, barriers, and facilitators for
conducting advance care planning in assisted living. Method: Data from qualitative …

Background: Assisted living (AL) is a growing and operationally diverse option in our
nation's long-term care system. Many consumers view AL communities as a viable option to …

Objective: This paper describes and examines the implementation of a quality improvement
(QI) program to reduce potentially inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in residential …

This paper describes and examines the implementation of a quality improvement (QI)
program to reduce potentially inappropriate antibiotic prescribing in residential care/assisted …