By: John Ruffier Florida Trend (citing the Tampa Bay Times) recently reported that while 93% of assisted living residents have received at least one dose of the COVD-19 vaccine, vaccination rates of staff are lagging across the state. According …
Could Accessory Dwelling Units Be the Next Big Trend for Assisted Living Facilities?
By: Shawn Rader On Sunday, February 7, 2021, The New York Times published an article entitled, “Converting Backyards into Family Compounds,” involving the latest trend in assisted living – accessory dwelling units. These are small homes built on the …
Property-Tax Exemptions for Senior-Living Facilities: Application Deadline is March 1, 2021
By: Brendan Lynch As we have turned the calendar to 2021, now is again the time for senior living facilities around the state to evaluate whether the facility is eligible for any property tax exemptions …
Retail Struggles Become Senior Housing Opportunities
By: Shawn Rader On October 25, John F. Wasik penned an interesting article in The New York Times regarding the conversion of shopping mall properties into senior housing. With over 25,000 stores perhaps closing by the …
Co-Housing for Seniors
By Shawn Rader: In the October 4th issue of Senior Housing News, Tim Mullaney discusses the movement towards co-housing as a senior living alternative which might better address the issues of loneliness, isolation and depression …
Special Edition: Overcoming Senior Living Occupancy Challenges [Lowndes Legal Talk] September 23, 2020
Tune in to Lowndes Legal Talk: Special Edition for an extended episode on overcoming senior living occupancy challenges during the pandemic. In this podcast, Lowndes attorney John Ruffier talks with industry expert Kenneth Coburn of …
Changes to Dining Plans in Senior Housing
By Hallie Fisher: Baby Boomers will be the next generation to enter independent and assisted living facilities, and those who move by choice will be discerning when it comes to choosing a facility. It’s no …
Florida Nursing Homes to Reopen to Visitors
By: John Ruffier The State of Florida appears finally ready to allow visitors to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Soon after the initial outbreak of COVID-19, Florida had issued an emergency order prohibiting visitation to …
Florida’s Ban on Visitors to Long Term Care Facilities May be Lifted Soon
By John Ruffier: At his COVID briefing on Monday, July 27, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis indicated that Florida may ease its ban based upon new Federal guidance and the disbursement of more rapid virus tests …
Don’t Forget the Tax Man: Many Tax Returns and Payments Due Next Week
By: Amanda Wilson Because of Covid-19, the IRS extended most federal tax filing and payment deadlines otherwise due from April 1, 2020 to July 14, 2020 until July 15, 2020. The postponement is coming to …
