Illinois Health Care Association

11/11/2025

Long term care workers are the industry's backbone, here's how to reward these healthcare heroes in economically savvy way that makes a huge difference.

It's no secret that caregiving can be a challenging and demanding career. For this reason, many care facilities and healthcare agencies struggle to keep staff to meet the demands for care. However, some agencies are figuring out ways to embrace the rewarding aspects of caregiving and retain staff.

11/10/2025

This facility says their successful run of a particular model has led to care and discharge results better than state and national averages for more than 1,000 patients.

One of the Northeast’s largest rehab providers has doubled its commitment to placing a physician within a SNF to enhance outcomes.

11/10/2025

Shifting the perception of continuing care retirement communities - it’s time to change the narrative.
https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/home/columns/guest-columns/reframing-the-future-storytelling-can-shift-perceptions-power-growth-in-ccrcs/

11/07/2025

What does it take to be a leader in long term care?
Find out in this exclusive member-based Illinois Leaders Program! The program is free, but the experience is priceless.
Learn more, https://www.ihca.com/events-seminars/

11/07/2025

Two generations living and learning together under the same roof.

When you think of college roommates, you likely think of a couple of young adults making their way through school and fun. But there's a Twin Cities residence that's completely rethinking the concept of co-ed living, and it's turned into a life-giving project.

11/07/2025

While some nursing home residents may have benefited from opioid reductions, others may have faced barriers to adequate pain control, according to a recent report.
https://skillednursingnews.com/2025/11/opioid-prescribing-declines-in-nursing-homes-may-leave-some-residents-in-pain/

11/06/2025

How senior living communities can tap into solo-agers.

For solo agers, senior living communities will be an attractive option as they look for a safe place to age in a supportive place. But the industry needs to position itself well to convert them to move-ins.

11/06/2025

It's Time To Pursue What You Were Meant To Do!
IHCA's Licensure Review Course for Nursing Home Administrators
November 17 & 20 - Register Today!
https://www.ihca.com/events-seminars/

11/06/2025

Other options some providers are choosing to use as alternative standards to underpin their workflows and reporting choices.

Amid an ongoing federal communications freeze and the government shutdown, skilled nursing providers are awaiting at least four important policy updates that have them essentially operating in the dark in key areas.

11/06/2025

PointClickCare's new platform gives real-time, complete resident information that will help teams coordinate care more effectively and improve resident experiences.
https://www.morningstar.com/news/pr-newswire/20251103la12723/pointclickcare-unveils-new-experience-for-senior-living-redefining-care-coordination-and-resident-wellness
PointClickCare

11/05/2025

Handy tips for survey success in your facilities.

Nursing home operators must do better to prepare for annual surveys — despite many facilities sometimes being subjected to years-long backlogs in some jurisdictions — experts said.

11/05/2025

Immigration and direct care workers in long term care. How much does the sector really rely on this workforce?
https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/news/little-optimism-exists-in-near-term-on-meaningful-immigration-reform/

Decisions regarding immigration policy have significant implications for the senior living and care workforce, which can affect the ability of providers to attract and retain talent, according to panelists at a session tackling recent developments in federal immigration policy during the LeadingAge....