Long-Term Care Media Roundup
WHCA has collected several news articles featuring long-term care recently; be sure to take a look and stay updated on the news your facility needs to know:
Senior Living Operators Report Rising Acuity, Staffing as Pain Points
Senior Housing News, September 24, 2026, by Austin Montgomery
“In a survey of over 500 senior living professionals by technology company Sage, 81% of leaders reported rising resident acuity needs, while only 12% said staffing conditions were “consistently sufficient” in 2026… A total of 43.6% of respondents said the senior living industry is unprepared to handle the influx of older adults entering senior living based on demographic changes nationwide.”
State Department Temporarily Pauses Immigrant Visa Interviews Worldwide
AHCA/NCAL, September 1, 2026, by Dana Ritchie
“The pause applies to both family-based and employment-based immigrant visas. This includes employer-sponsored health care workers completing the permanent-residence process through a U.S. embassy or consulate. Although anticipated employment and earnings may help demonstrate financial self-sufficiency, employer sponsorship does not exempt an applicant from the interview pause.”
Bill Miller Vertical Health Services on What Families Should Expect From Modern Skilled Nursing Care
The Good Men Project, September 20, 2026, by Andrea Mario
“William “Bill” Miller, CEO of Vertical Health Services, has seen these transitions from the front lines and the executive office. He has spent more than 25 years operating post-acute and long-term care facilities in several states, serving as a nursing home administrator, regional vice president, chief operating officer and CEO. He holds degrees from Weber State University and Washington State University and chairs the Washington Health Care Association board.”
Continuing Facility Tours Through 2026
AHCA/NCAL, August 11, 2026, by Ubaldo Martin
“Nothing communicates the needs of the long-term care profession better than a visit to a facility or community! No one tells our story better than staff and residents, and we’ve seen time and again the impact these visits have had on Members of Congress… As we push towards AHCA/NCAL’s goal of 150 tours in 2026, we want to say thank you to all who have participated in a tour so far.”
Celebrating Assisted Living Means Strengthening Its Future
McKnights Senior Living, September 13, 2026, by Lashuan Bethea
“America is aging, and as the number of older adults in America rises, the need for care rises, too. Today, almost 15 million Americans are 80 or older, and that number is expected to double in size over the next two decades… the purpose of assisted living remains constant: helping people receive the care they need without losing sight of the life they want to live.”
$4M Residential Care Facility Planned in the Valley
Spokane Journal, September 10, 2026, by Ethan Pack
“The new Regal Care project will offer 24-hour nursing, behavioral health support, residential long-term care, counseling, and other services for individuals with mental illnesses, such as bipolar disorder, mental trauma, anxiety, depression, and more, according to the company’s website.
