Membership News
by Christina Broughton, Manager of Member Engagement and Business Development
ALR Trends and Insights in the 2023 Aggregate Report
Q4, December 2024
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With the recent release of the 2023 Annual Aggregate Data Report, I’m pleased to again summarize some takeaways and highlight interesting data points for our members. This year, I’ve compared the new 2023 Annual Aggregate Data Report with reports from the prior two years, so we can start to see trends or changes in key areas such as leadership turnover, sector growth, cost and affordability, and resident care. I hope you’ll find the following summary to be insightful and valuable to you and your community.
If you haven’t done so already, take a read through the 2023 Annual Aggregate Data Report: Assisted Living in Massachusetts, issued by the Executive Office of Elder Affairs on October 16, 2024. This annual report provides many useful data points that may be of interest to you and other leaders of your community. It collects information on organizational leadership, resident demographics, services and assists, departures, fees, and resident safety from all certified assisted living residences in the state. Of the 270 certified assisted living providers operating at the end of 2023, 265 provided data for the 2023 report. The Aggregate Data Report provides insight into the current state of assisted living and can be used to highlight important trends impacting our sector.
Leadership turnover in assisted living seems to have improved compared to recent years. According to the report, the sector is seeing an improved rate of retention of key leadership roles in assisted living communities. In 2023, 74% of assisted living communities reported no turnover in their executive director positions, an increase from the 69% of communities that reported no turnover of their executive directors in 2022 and 2021. More dramatically, 72% of communities reported no turnover in their resident care director positions, an increase from 60% of communities in 2022 and 61% of communities in 2021.
Interestingly in 2022, the number of special care units available in the state increased much more dramatically than the number of traditional care units. However, in 2023 the opposite was true, where the number of traditional care units increased much more dramatically than the number of special care units.
Interestingly in 2022, the number of special care units available in the state increased much more dramatically than the number of traditional care units. However, in 2023 the opposite was true, where the number of traditional care units increased much more dramatically than the number of special care units.
Hebrew Senior Life in Dedham hosted an event to bring together residents across their traditional assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and independent living facilities called SongFest. This collaboration had residents from across all facilities on stage singing songs as a choir, really bringing together their vibrant community.
Median occupancy rates also improved between 2022 and 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the median occupancy rate for providers across the state was 90%, compared to 86% in 2022. The number of assisted living residents also grew by more than 1,100 people last year, with 17,388 residents in assisted living reported at the end of 2023.
The lowest reported monthly costs for assisted living did not change much between 2021, 2022 and 2023. However, this year the highest monthly cost for assisted living changed greatly, with the highest monthly cost for traditional assisted living increasing by more than $5,000 (reported as $22,320 in 2023) and the highest monthly cost for special care increasing by more than $2,000 (reported as $20,460 in 2023). The median lowest cost for traditional assisted living in 2023 was $4,000 per month, the median highest cost was $8,795. The median lowest cost for special care in 2023 was $7,081 per month, and the median highest cost was $10,550. The median costs for special care increased more dramatically than the median costs for traditional care from 2022-2023.
This year, the state reported on skilled nursing care provided by assisted living facilities. About 3% (or 9 providers) reported to have provided nursing care to residents in accordance with the allowances of Section 39 of Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023. In addition, 76% of all assisted living residents required at least one ADL (assistance with activities of daily living) in 2023, with about 63% of residents needing two or more ADLs. These numbers are similar to those from 2022.
There are many additional details, data points, and information about the assisted living sector in Massachusetts provided in the full 2023 Annual Aggregate Data Report. Dig into the details and see how your community compares to what’s reported across the state in assisted living.
Please keep in mind that every certified assisted living residence in the state is required to submit this data to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) each year. The data for the 2023 Annual report was collected in February 2024. The Massachusetts Assisted Living Association assists in helping EOEA with this collection by reaching out to members to remind them to submit their community data each year by the deadline.
Thank you to everyone who provided data for this useful report! We hope you find the information to be valuable to your efforts. Please reach out to Christina Broughton at cbroughton@mass-ala.org with any questions about this summary or for a link to the full report.
Check It Out: What’s Going-on in Assisted Living!
We asked assisted living providers to share how they are preparing for winter and celebrating the holiday season! Thank you for sharing the fun times.
Artisan at Hudson had a ton of fun celebrating Halloween, hosting weekly Putt Golf Challenges, and enjoying a Great Gatsby Gala
Goddard House in Brookline shared pieces from their Olmsted Memory Support community, some of which were selected to be a part of an international virtual exhibition. Congratulations Goodard House residents!
Welcome New Members!
Welcome to our newest assisted living members! We are pleased to welcome everyone at the following communities into the network, who share our passion for advancing and supporting assisted living in Massachusetts.
The Reserve at East Longmeadow
Welcome to our newest business partners! Our business partners provide a wide range of services and products to help assisted living communities in areas such as care management and operational support, payroll and HR solutions, and commercial cleaning services.
National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
Please join me in welcoming our newest Mass-ALA Members!
Member Spotlights
Assisted Living Provider Spotlight: Cadbury Commons
Nestled within a residential neighborhood of Cambridge is Cadbury Commons-a family owned and managed Assisted Living community. With its home like charm, spacious activity rooms and gardens, Cadbury has individualized programs and activities that reflect the interests of our residents. Apartments range from studios, one bedroom and one bedroom plus dens.
Learn more about Cadbury Commons in Cambridge: https://cadburycommons.com/
Business Partner Member Spotlight: Louis & Clark Pharmacy
Louis & Clark Pharmacy offers streamlined medication management solutions for assisted living, memory care, independent living and group homes. MediBubble is their exclusive prescription solution that safely manages medications for easy handling and medication adherence. Their pharmacy professionals understand the special needs of senior living communities and caregivers. They provide forward-thinking prescription services specially designed for the communities we serve.
Learn more about Louis & Clark Pharmacy: Louis & Clark | Independent Pharmacy since 1965
Interestingly in 2022, the number of special care units available in the state increased much more dramatically than the number of traditional care units. However, in 2023 the opposite was true, where the number of traditional care units increased much more dramatically than the number of special care units.
Hebrew Senior Life in Dedham hosted an event to bring together residents across their traditional assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and independent living facilities called SongFest. This collaboration had residents from across all facilities on stage singing songs as a choir, really bringing together their vibrant community.
Median occupancy rates also improved between 2022 and 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the median occupancy rate for providers across the state was 90%, compared to 86% in 2022. The number of assisted living residents also grew by more than 1,100 people last year, with 17,388 residents in assisted living reported at the end of 2023.
The lowest reported monthly costs for assisted living did not change much between 2021, 2022 and 2023. However, this year the highest monthly cost for assisted living changed greatly, with the highest monthly cost for traditional assisted living increasing by more than $5,000 (reported as $22,320 in 2023) and the highest monthly cost for special care increasing by more than $2,000 (reported as $20,460 in 2023). The median lowest cost for traditional assisted living in 2023 was $4,000 per month, the median highest cost was $8,795. The median lowest cost for special care in 2023 was $7,081 per month, and the median highest cost was $10,550. The median costs for special care increased more dramatically than the median costs for traditional care from 2022-2023.
This year, the state reported on skilled nursing care provided by assisted living facilities. About 3% (or 9 providers) reported to have provided nursing care to residents in accordance with the allowances of Section 39 of Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023. In addition, 76% of all assisted living residents required at least one ADL (assistance with activities of daily living) in 2023, with about 63% of residents needing two or more ADLs. These numbers are similar to those from 2022.
There are many additional details, data points, and information about the assisted living sector in Massachusetts provided in the full 2023 Annual Aggregate Data Report. Dig into the details and see how your community compares to what’s reported across the state in assisted living.
Please keep in mind that every certified assisted living residence in the state is required to submit this data to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) each year. The data for the 2023 Annual report was collected in February 2024. The Massachusetts Assisted Living Association assists in helping EOEA with this collection by reaching out to members to remind them to submit their community data each year by the deadline.
Thank you to everyone who provided data for this useful report! We hope you find the information to be valuable to your efforts. Please reach out to Christina Broughton at cbroughton@mass-ala.org with any questions about this summary or for a link to the full report.
Check It Out: What’s Going-on in Assisted Living!
We asked assisted living providers to share how they are preparing for winter and celebrating the holiday season! Thank you for sharing the fun times.
Artisan at Hudson had a ton of fun celebrating Halloween, hosting weekly Putt Golf Challenges, and enjoying a Great Gatsby Gala
Goddard House in Brookline shared pieces from their Olmsted Memory Support community, some of which were selected to be a part of an international virtual exhibition. Congratulations Goodard House residents!
Welcome New Members!
Welcome to our newest assisted living members! We are pleased to welcome everyone at the following communities into the network, who share our passion for advancing and supporting assisted living in Massachusetts.
The Reserve at East Longmeadow
Welcome to our newest business partners! Our business partners provide a wide range of services and products to help assisted living communities in areas such as care management and operational support, payroll and HR solutions, and commercial cleaning services.
National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
Please join me in welcoming our newest Mass-ALA Members!
Member Spotlights
Assisted Living Provider Spotlight: Cadbury Commons
Nestled within a residential neighborhood of Cambridge is Cadbury Commons-a family owned and managed Assisted Living community. With its home like charm, spacious activity rooms and gardens, Cadbury has individualized programs and activities that reflect the interests of our residents. Apartments range from studios, one bedroom and one bedroom plus dens.
Learn more about Cadbury Commons in Cambridge: https://cadburycommons.com/
Business Partner Member Spotlight: Louis & Clark Pharmacy
Louis & Clark Pharmacy offers streamlined medication management solutions for assisted living, memory care, independent living and group homes. MediBubble is their exclusive prescription solution that safely manages medications for easy handling and medication adherence. Their pharmacy professionals understand the special needs of senior living communities and caregivers. They provide forward-thinking prescription services specially designed for the communities we serve.
Learn more about Louis & Clark Pharmacy: Louis & Clark | Independent Pharmacy since 1965
Interestingly in 2022, the number of special care units available in the state increased much more dramatically than the number of traditional care units. However, in 2023 the opposite was true, where the number of traditional care units increased much more dramatically than the number of special care units.
Hebrew Senior Life in Dedham hosted an event to bring together residents across their traditional assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and independent living facilities called SongFest. This collaboration had residents from across all facilities on stage singing songs as a choir, really bringing together their vibrant community.
Median occupancy rates also improved between 2022 and 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the median occupancy rate for providers across the state was 90%, compared to 86% in 2022. The number of assisted living residents also grew by more than 1,100 people last year, with 17,388 residents in assisted living reported at the end of 2023.
The lowest reported monthly costs for assisted living did not change much between 2021, 2022 and 2023. However, this year the highest monthly cost for assisted living changed greatly, with the highest monthly cost for traditional assisted living increasing by more than $5,000 (reported as $22,320 in 2023) and the highest monthly cost for special care increasing by more than $2,000 (reported as $20,460 in 2023). The median lowest cost for traditional assisted living in 2023 was $4,000 per month, the median highest cost was $8,795. The median lowest cost for special care in 2023 was $7,081 per month, and the median highest cost was $10,550. The median costs for special care increased more dramatically than the median costs for traditional care from 2022-2023.
This year, the state reported on skilled nursing care provided by assisted living facilities. About 3% (or 9 providers) reported to have provided nursing care to residents in accordance with the allowances of Section 39 of Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023. In addition, 76% of all assisted living residents required at least one ADL (assistance with activities of daily living) in 2023, with about 63% of residents needing two or more ADLs. These numbers are similar to those from 2022.
There are many additional details, data points, and information about the assisted living sector in Massachusetts provided in the full 2023 Annual Aggregate Data Report. Dig into the details and see how your community compares to what’s reported across the state in assisted living.
Please keep in mind that every certified assisted living residence in the state is required to submit this data to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) each year. The data for the 2023 Annual report was collected in February 2024. The Massachusetts Assisted Living Association assists in helping EOEA with this collection by reaching out to members to remind them to submit their community data each year by the deadline.
Thank you to everyone who provided data for this useful report! We hope you find the information to be valuable to your efforts. Please reach out to Christina Broughton at cbroughton@mass-ala.org with any questions about this summary or for a link to the full report.
Check It Out: What’s Going-on in Assisted Living!
We asked assisted living providers to share how they are preparing for winter and celebrating the holiday season! Thank you for sharing the fun times.
Artisan at Hudson had a ton of fun celebrating Halloween, hosting weekly Putt Golf Challenges, and enjoying a Great Gatsby Gala
Goddard House in Brookline shared pieces from their Olmsted Memory Support community, some of which were selected to be a part of an international virtual exhibition. Congratulations Goodard House residents!
Welcome New Members!
Welcome to our newest assisted living members! We are pleased to welcome everyone at the following communities into the network, who share our passion for advancing and supporting assisted living in Massachusetts.
The Reserve at East Longmeadow
Welcome to our newest business partners! Our business partners provide a wide range of services and products to help assisted living communities in areas such as care management and operational support, payroll and HR solutions, and commercial cleaning services.
National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
Please join me in welcoming our newest Mass-ALA Members!
Member Spotlights
Assisted Living Provider Spotlight: Cadbury Commons
Nestled within a residential neighborhood of Cambridge is Cadbury Commons-a family owned and managed Assisted Living community. With its home like charm, spacious activity rooms and gardens, Cadbury has individualized programs and activities that reflect the interests of our residents. Apartments range from studios, one bedroom and one bedroom plus dens.
Learn more about Cadbury Commons in Cambridge: https://cadburycommons.com/
Business Partner Member Spotlight: Louis & Clark Pharmacy
Louis & Clark Pharmacy offers streamlined medication management solutions for assisted living, memory care, independent living and group homes. MediBubble is their exclusive prescription solution that safely manages medications for easy handling and medication adherence. Their pharmacy professionals understand the special needs of senior living communities and caregivers. They provide forward-thinking prescription services specially designed for the communities we serve.
Learn more about Louis & Clark Pharmacy: Louis & Clark | Independent Pharmacy since 1965
Interestingly in 2022, the number of special care units available in the state increased much more dramatically than the number of traditional care units. However, in 2023 the opposite was true, where the number of traditional care units increased much more dramatically than the number of special care units.
Hebrew Senior Life in Dedham hosted an event to bring together residents across their traditional assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and independent living facilities called SongFest. This collaboration had residents from across all facilities on stage singing songs as a choir, really bringing together their vibrant community.
Median occupancy rates also improved between 2022 and 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the median occupancy rate for providers across the state was 90%, compared to 86% in 2022. The number of assisted living residents also grew by more than 1,100 people last year, with 17,388 residents in assisted living reported at the end of 2023.
The lowest reported monthly costs for assisted living did not change much between 2021, 2022 and 2023. However, this year the highest monthly cost for assisted living changed greatly, with the highest monthly cost for traditional assisted living increasing by more than $5,000 (reported as $22,320 in 2023) and the highest monthly cost for special care increasing by more than $2,000 (reported as $20,460 in 2023). The median lowest cost for traditional assisted living in 2023 was $4,000 per month, the median highest cost was $8,795. The median lowest cost for special care in 2023 was $7,081 per month, and the median highest cost was $10,550. The median costs for special care increased more dramatically than the median costs for traditional care from 2022-2023.
This year, the state reported on skilled nursing care provided by assisted living facilities. About 3% (or 9 providers) reported to have provided nursing care to residents in accordance with the allowances of Section 39 of Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023. In addition, 76% of all assisted living residents required at least one ADL (assistance with activities of daily living) in 2023, with about 63% of residents needing two or more ADLs. These numbers are similar to those from 2022.
There are many additional details, data points, and information about the assisted living sector in Massachusetts provided in the full 2023 Annual Aggregate Data Report. Dig into the details and see how your community compares to what’s reported across the state in assisted living.
Please keep in mind that every certified assisted living residence in the state is required to submit this data to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) each year. The data for the 2023 Annual report was collected in February 2024. The Massachusetts Assisted Living Association assists in helping EOEA with this collection by reaching out to members to remind them to submit their community data each year by the deadline.
Thank you to everyone who provided data for this useful report! We hope you find the information to be valuable to your efforts. Please reach out to Christina Broughton at cbroughton@mass-ala.org with any questions about this summary or for a link to the full report.
Check It Out: What’s Going-on in Assisted Living!
We asked assisted living providers to share how they are preparing for winter and celebrating the holiday season! Thank you for sharing the fun times.
Artisan at Hudson had a ton of fun celebrating Halloween, hosting weekly Putt Golf Challenges, and enjoying a Great Gatsby Gala
Goddard House in Brookline shared pieces from their Olmsted Memory Support community, some of which were selected to be a part of an international virtual exhibition. Congratulations Goodard House residents!
Welcome New Members!
Welcome to our newest assisted living members! We are pleased to welcome everyone at the following communities into the network, who share our passion for advancing and supporting assisted living in Massachusetts.
The Reserve at East Longmeadow
Welcome to our newest business partners! Our business partners provide a wide range of services and products to help assisted living communities in areas such as care management and operational support, payroll and HR solutions, and commercial cleaning services.
National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
Please join me in welcoming our newest Mass-ALA Members!
Member Spotlights
Assisted Living Provider Spotlight: Cadbury Commons
Nestled within a residential neighborhood of Cambridge is Cadbury Commons-a family owned and managed Assisted Living community. With its home like charm, spacious activity rooms and gardens, Cadbury has individualized programs and activities that reflect the interests of our residents. Apartments range from studios, one bedroom and one bedroom plus dens.
Learn more about Cadbury Commons in Cambridge: https://cadburycommons.com/
Business Partner Member Spotlight: Louis & Clark Pharmacy
Louis & Clark Pharmacy offers streamlined medication management solutions for assisted living, memory care, independent living and group homes. MediBubble is their exclusive prescription solution that safely manages medications for easy handling and medication adherence. Their pharmacy professionals understand the special needs of senior living communities and caregivers. They provide forward-thinking prescription services specially designed for the communities we serve.
Learn more about Louis & Clark Pharmacy: Louis & Clark | Independent Pharmacy since 1965
Interestingly in 2022, the number of special care units available in the state increased much more dramatically than the number of traditional care units. However, in 2023 the opposite was true, where the number of traditional care units increased much more dramatically than the number of special care units.
Hebrew Senior Life in Dedham hosted an event to bring together residents across their traditional assisted living, memory care, long-term care, and independent living facilities called SongFest. This collaboration had residents from across all facilities on stage singing songs as a choir, really bringing together their vibrant community.
Median occupancy rates also improved between 2022 and 2023. As of December 31, 2023, the median occupancy rate for providers across the state was 90%, compared to 86% in 2022. The number of assisted living residents also grew by more than 1,100 people last year, with 17,388 residents in assisted living reported at the end of 2023.
The lowest reported monthly costs for assisted living did not change much between 2021, 2022 and 2023. However, this year the highest monthly cost for assisted living changed greatly, with the highest monthly cost for traditional assisted living increasing by more than $5,000 (reported as $22,320 in 2023) and the highest monthly cost for special care increasing by more than $2,000 (reported as $20,460 in 2023). The median lowest cost for traditional assisted living in 2023 was $4,000 per month, the median highest cost was $8,795. The median lowest cost for special care in 2023 was $7,081 per month, and the median highest cost was $10,550. The median costs for special care increased more dramatically than the median costs for traditional care from 2022-2023.
This year, the state reported on skilled nursing care provided by assisted living facilities. About 3% (or 9 providers) reported to have provided nursing care to residents in accordance with the allowances of Section 39 of Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023. In addition, 76% of all assisted living residents required at least one ADL (assistance with activities of daily living) in 2023, with about 63% of residents needing two or more ADLs. These numbers are similar to those from 2022.
There are many additional details, data points, and information about the assisted living sector in Massachusetts provided in the full 2023 Annual Aggregate Data Report. Dig into the details and see how your community compares to what’s reported across the state in assisted living.
Please keep in mind that every certified assisted living residence in the state is required to submit this data to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) each year. The data for the 2023 Annual report was collected in February 2024. The Massachusetts Assisted Living Association assists in helping EOEA with this collection by reaching out to members to remind them to submit their community data each year by the deadline.
Thank you to everyone who provided data for this useful report! We hope you find the information to be valuable to your efforts. Please reach out to Christina Broughton at cbroughton@mass-ala.org with any questions about this summary or for a link to the full report.
Check It Out: What’s Going-on in Assisted Living!
We asked assisted living providers to share how they are preparing for winter and celebrating the holiday season! Thank you for sharing the fun times.
Artisan at Hudson had a ton of fun celebrating Halloween, hosting weekly Putt Golf Challenges, and enjoying a Great Gatsby Gala
Goddard House in Brookline shared pieces from their Olmsted Memory Support community, some of which were selected to be a part of an international virtual exhibition. Congratulations Goodard House residents!
Welcome New Members!
Welcome to our newest assisted living members! We are pleased to welcome everyone at the following communities into the network, who share our passion for advancing and supporting assisted living in Massachusetts.
The Reserve at East Longmeadow
Welcome to our newest business partners! Our business partners provide a wide range of services and products to help assisted living communities in areas such as care management and operational support, payroll and HR solutions, and commercial cleaning services.
National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
Please join me in welcoming our newest Mass-ALA Members!
Member Spotlights
Assisted Living Provider Spotlight: Cadbury Commons
Nestled within a residential neighborhood of Cambridge is Cadbury Commons-a family owned and managed Assisted Living community. With its home like charm, spacious activity rooms and gardens, Cadbury has individualized programs and activities that reflect the interests of our residents. Apartments range from studios, one bedroom and one bedroom plus dens.
Learn more about Cadbury Commons in Cambridge: https://cadburycommons.com/
Business Partner Member Spotlight: Louis & Clark Pharmacy
Louis & Clark Pharmacy offers streamlined medication management solutions for assisted living, memory care, independent living and group homes. MediBubble is their exclusive prescription solution that safely manages medications for easy handling and medication adherence. Their pharmacy professionals understand the special needs of senior living communities and caregivers. They provide forward-thinking prescription services specially designed for the communities we serve.
Learn more about Louis & Clark Pharmacy: Louis & Clark | Independent Pharmacy since 1965
Christina Broughton
Manager of Member Engagement and Business Development
781.622.5999 x110
CBroughton@mass-ala.org
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