Applying for Medicaid for Long-Term Care
Medicaid is a joint federal and state funded medical assistance program designed to provide health coverage for individuals with limited income and resources. Medicaid eligibility is primarily determined by income, household size and other factors. In a long-term care setting, eligibility also requires applicants to be age 65 or older, blind or disabled as determined […]
ASC Communities Awarded Deficiency-Free Rating in 2024
A deficiency-free rating is the highest rating a senior community can receive from annual surveys conducted by the Indiana State Department of Health, and only a small percentage of communities achieve this distinction in any given year. Assessment metrics include cleanliness, staffing to patient ratio, 100% compliance with state and federal regulations, safety practices, dietary practices, […]
ASC Invests in Talent by Promoting From Within
As one of the largest providers of senior care in Indiana, American Senior Communities is also one of our state’s biggest employers in healthcare. We are committed to fostering an environment of caring that encompasses our residents, families and team members. It’s our goal to create communities where everyone feels valued. Among the many reasons […]
What to Ask on Your First Phone Call to an Assisted Living Community
Families of seniors often begin the search for assisted living at the start of the new year. A holiday visit to an older loved one’s home may have revealed that they need the support and safety of one of these communities. If you aren’t familiar with the different types of senior housing, however, the process […]
Forbes Magazine Names American Senior Communities as a Best Employer for Veterans
Forbes Magazine named American Senior Communities as a “Best Employer for Veterans” in their 2023 survey. Forbes conducts an annual survey of veterans who work for companies with over 1,000 employees. Survey participants were asked if they would recommend their company or organization to friends or family. They were also asked to rate their employer […]
Women Leaders at American Senior Communities Recognized
Female leadership at American Senior Communities was recently recognized by Argentum, the leading national trade association serving senior living companies. Their Women in Leadership initiative acknowledges the critical role that women, at all levels, play in shaping the success in communities and the broader senior living industry. “We are honored to have had several of […]
How to Create a Bucket List for the New Year
As one year draws to a close and another begins, people often shift their attention to setting goals and making resolutions. While January may start with the best of intentions, most of us have difficulty sticking to our plan. Experts say that happens for a variety of reasons, ranging from trying to make too many […]
Employee Engagement is High at ASC Communities
The most valuable resource a service organization of any type can have is its people. For health care businesses and senior living communities, their employees are more important than ever. Finding and retaining team members who genuinely care about those they serve is the key to success. In senior living communities, organizations with employees who […]
ASC Communities Named Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report
Twelve American Senior Communities (ASC) communities have been named “Best Nursing Homes” by U.S. News & World Report, for 2024. U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in health care rankings and consumer advice, provides trusted and unbiased annual rankings of nursing homes that help consumers and families decide where to go to receive […]
Assessing a Senior’s Safety and Touring Senior Care Communities During the Holidays
Most of us want to make sure the eldest members of our family are well cared for as they grow older. We want them to have everything necessary to be happy and healthy. But many older adults want to maintain their independence and privacy. It can make them reluctant or even unwilling to ask for […]