Digital Publications and Toolkits

Argentum’s second annual report on the impact of workforce, food, and utilities trends is designed to help providers and industry partners better plan on how to manage senior living’s three biggest cost drivers.

Argentum's data-rich 2020 Forecast Report offers analyses and a 2020 outlook for the three major cost drivers in senior living—labor, food, and utilities—as well as on the U.S. economy and households. Plus: Partners provide expert takes on energy efficiency, using data in food service, and new approaches to polypharmacy.

Access the 2020 Largest Providers Report, showcasing the largest 150 providers in senior living. One of Argentum’s most popular publications, the annual Largest Providers Report, sponsored by FOX Rehabilitation, offers data and insights the industry can use year-round. Find out how U.S. senior living providers rank in size by number of units, how many employees they have, what types of care they offer, and more. See highlights of provider acquisitions, the 55+ market, and REITs. Find expert perspectives on private equity, middle markets, and more.

The 2021 Forecast Report, Argentum’s annual report on the impact of workforce, food, and utilities trends, is designed to help providers and industry partners better plan on how to manage senior living’s three biggest cost drivers. The report traces the effects of a year of disruption and looks ahead with projected conditions and costs, as well as providing perspectives from industry leaders and a survey of what executive directors are anticipating for 2021. Sponsored by Gordon Food Service and PharMerica

This comprehensive guidance for infection prevention and control (IPC) is designed specifically for assisted living communities. The guidance begins with an overview of the goals for an IPC program and follows with information on 16 infectious diseases, as well as measures and considerations for addressing emerging pathogens. It is intended to help communities assess readiness for various infectious diseases and emerging pathogens, and strengthen operations where appropriate. You’ll also receive access to a recording of a webinar with clinical experts hosted by Argentum on infection prevention and control.

The Argentum Guide to Choosing a Senior Living Community is intended to be a resource for those considering a move to a senior living community. The guide reviews variables that should be considered when choosing a community such as the community’s location, social environment and physical features, types of care models and health services offered, available lifestyle amenities and personal residences, staff training requirements, and personal budget. It also answers the common questions: “What is senior living?”, “How do I pay for senior living?”, and “How do I choose a community?”

Using data from the U.S. Bureau of the Census’ 2016 American Community Survey (ACS), Argentum in partnership with Decision Demographics profiled today’s senior living workforce. The analysis reveals who is working in senior living, their backgrounds, and current economic and social status.

In this issue, you’ll find data that will help you and your company make more informed decisions on improving quality assurance programs for your assisted living and memory care residents and staff. In partnership with CarePrepare™, we’ve shared collective, annual data on top citations seen across senior living during state inspections. You’ll find the top 10 deficiencies cited in 2017 in assisted living and memory care settings, and you’ll see detailed data on the most commonly cited deficiencies per state (as available). We’ve also shared an article providing tips and advice from two industry experts on responding to deficiencies and the importance of maintaining compliance. Additionally, you’ll find our quarterly workforce report (based on Q4 2018) in this issue—the industry continues to be an engine of growth for the economy. In 2018, employment in the senior living industry more than doubled, marking incredible progress as we continue to make workforce development issues a foremost priority.

Measuring and Communicating Quality Decisions are made with the gut as much as with the brain. But how do you measure emotional qualities such as trust, engagement, loyalty? This issue shares insights on concepts and models for tracking such intangibles—and gives guidance on how to communicate them to an increasingly busy, discerning, and search-savvy audience. Plus: How EHR data quality and alignment is key to reducing costs.

The pandemic took a toll on all of America’s workers, but those in senior living, with their mission to care for those most vulnerable, had particular stressors. What do leaders in senior living need to understand when it comes to workforce mental well-being? Argentum looked to leaders inside and outside the industry to weigh in on this critical issue to get an idea of its size and scope, as well as for guidance on effective tools and action to help preserve health, recruitment, and retention. Sponsored by OnShift