Category Archives: CCRC Info

75 Must-Know Statistics About Long-Term Care: 2018 Edition

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Christine Benz from Morningstar gives some data on Long-Term Care – it doesn’t discuss Life Care CCRC’s like ours, but it points out how important Medicaid is for so many elderly.  20 Aug 2018 If there’s a single unsolved problem in … Continue reading →

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Medical Services at Skyline

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Skyline’s website: “THE SKYLINE MEDICAL ADVANTAGE “Skyline recognizes the vital role that physicians play in providing and overseeing care for our health-services clients. “At  Skyline, we are dedicated to providing a superior medical environment for people in short-term rehab or who … Continue reading →

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Finally – a Consumer’s Guide to CCRCs

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Jim deMaine

I wish I had this document earlier on when I researched CCRCs in the area. NaCCRA has put out a well written guide for consumers. It is geared toward understanding the CCRC concept; the financial health of the organization; and … Continue reading →

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Transforming Age Still Expanding After Four Big Years

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Jim deMaine

From Senior Housing News – sent in by Allan Affleck April 12, 2018 by Tim Regan “Hot off the heels of a years-long, company-wide growth spurt, senior services nonprofit Transforming Age isn’t done growing and changing—not by a long shot, according to … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Judge a Retirement Community’s Financial Health

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Frank Conlon sent this in from the New York Times. Good information showing the importance of a strong WACRAA to help ensure financial transparency with protections for residents. “Alicia Butcher Ehrhardt has it all figured out. With their three children grown … Continue reading →

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NaCCRA National Meeting Sunday March 18th

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Video Conference Information – Sunday, March 18, 2018 11:00 AM NaCCRA Members Meeting Minutes Financial Reports Membership Reports Nominating & Elections Report Election of Directors 11:30 AM Reconvene Board of Director Election of Officers 1:30 PM State Associations Leaders Forum via … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel Emanuel – “Are hospitals becoming obsolete?”

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Ed Note: Ezekiel Emanuel (brother of Rahm), an academic Oncologist and Ethicist, writes in the NYT that our use of hospitals is declining.This may be so but costs seem to be ever rising as hospitals consolidate into mega-merges as is … Continue reading →

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Exhibit at the Summit – honoring residents

Posted on December 21, 2017 by Jim deMaine

By Nicole Brodeur in the Seattle Times: “We don’t know how good we have it with our cellphones and bike shares. Our labor laws and dating apps. Our good hips and sharp eyes. And yet, the residents of The Summit … Continue reading →

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WACCRA & LeadingAge: “Senior Living Industry Trends”

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Jim deMaine

Washington Continuing Care Resident’s Association (WACCRA) and LeadingAge (the industry trade association) came together at Skyline to hear from Zeigler (Ziegler is a privately held investment bank, capital markets, wealth management and proprietary investments firm. Specializing in the healthcare, senior living, …). … Continue reading →

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Finances in the CCRC Industry – 3PM Nov 8

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Jim deMaine

“Financial Issues in Today’s CCRC Industry” November 8, 2017, Wednesday, 3:00PM at Skyline Leading Age Washington and WACCRA jointly invite you to an educational program entitled “Financial Issues in Today’s CCRC Industry.” This program is the first of a series … Continue reading →

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Update from WACCRA

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Jim deMaine

WHAT YOU – AS A CCRC RESIDENT – SHOULD EXPECT   The “Continuing Care Retirement Communities” law that took effect July 1, 2017 lists a number of resident “expectations.” These apply to all residents in an independent living unit. You … Continue reading →

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New law for CCRCs goes into effect

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Jim deMaine

A DATE WORTH CELEBRATING!! On July 1, 2017, a new Chapter of the Revised Code of Washington comes into effect. Entitled “Continuing Care Retirement Communities”, this new law provides protections for residents of CCRCs in Washington State. 4:00 pm at … Continue reading →

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WACCRA Receives Non-Profit Recognition

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Jim deMaine

From President Jim McClaine: “On September 16th, the Secretary of State certified the Washington Continuing Care Residents Association (WACCRA) as a non-profit corporation in the State of Washington. The Unified Business Identifier(UBI) number is 604-039-901. The next step is to request … Continue reading →

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Skyline Resident’s Association meeting about possible expansion

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Jim deMaine

From Sue Phillips “Resident Reaction to Skyline II Process:  Over 100 Skyline residents attending the July 14, 2016, quarterly meeting were divided into 5 groups and asked to respond to the question “What is your reaction to the proposal for … Continue reading →

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Advisory to vote “No” on NaCCRA’s proposed Bylaws

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Jim deMaine

SECOND ADVISORY : Vote ”No”on NaCCRA’s proposed Bylaws.* The end of May the state organization Washington Continuing Care Residents Association(WACCRA) sent you an advisory to vote AGAINST the change in the proposed changes to NaCCRA Bylaws. NaCCRA adopted these changes … Continue reading →

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