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Pennsylvania state lawmakers in the House and Senate have passed the FY '24-'25 budget, which includes an increase in the Medicaid rates for both Nursing Homes and LIFE providers, effective January 1, 2025.

LeadingAge PA is delighted to announce the addition of five outstanding individuals to its Board of Directors. Their valuable expertise and diverse perspectives will be instrumental in furthering the association's mission to advance the evolving continuum of aging services in Pennsylvania.

NewCourtland Tower at Henry Avenue (formerly a psychiatric hospital known as EPPI) is a new innovative and inclusive housing community on 3232 Henry Avenue in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia.

(Newtown Square, Pa.) — The fifth annual White Horse Village Walk to End Alzheimer’s fundraiser on June 19, 2024, has exceeded its goal, raising an impressive $29,010. The event began in 2020 when the pandemic forced the cancellation of the greater Philadelphia Walk. In the face of this challenge, the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter turned to White Horse Village, and the community responded by raising $18,001 at its first event, with a five-year total of $140,698. Donations to this year’s Walk can be made at https://bit.ly/alzwalk24 until December 31, 2024.

LANCASTER, Pa. – June 18, 2024 – TANDEM LIVING is pleased to announce its intention to affiliate with Calvary Homes, Inc., a Christian continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Lancaster, PA. The affiliation aims to strengthen the long-term health and vitality of both organizations while continuing to provide exceptional care for residents.

The Luthercare Community Board of Directors is thrilled to announce a significant and exciting transition within Luthercare’s leadership. Effective July 1st, Marissa Picchini, its Chief Financial Officer, will step into the role of Chief Executive Officer.

Christ’s Home Retirement Community held a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to officially open its new 82,000-square-foot addition. This building provides 30 new independent living apartments, expanded dining, an outdoor terrace, a new social hall, a physicians’ office suite, a lobby, an exercise room, a community room, and a cinema.

Lancaster, PA – Penn State University is proud to announce the Mid-Atlantic Intergenerational Conference, scheduled for July 10-12, 2024, at the Lancaster Holiday Inn. This exciting event will bring together experts in intergenerational programs, multi-generational families, and urban planning to discuss and promote intergenerational approaches to living, learning, and growing.

LeadingAge PA, along with its aging services provider members and residents, convened at the state Capitol to advocate for critically needed Medicaid rate increases for nursing homes and Living Independence for the Elderly Life (LIFE) providers in the upcoming 2024-25 state budget.

(Newtown Square, Pa.)—White Horse Village is delighted to announce the appointment of three exceptional individuals to our Board of Directors: Norm Ledwin, Steven J. Videon and Ken Frantz. Each brings a distinct set of skills and experiences that will further strengthen an already impressive board with experience in legal, finance, construction, information technology and healthcare industries

LeadingAge PA announces the winners of its 2024 Distinguished Service Awards, granted to individuals in the association's member communities who show exceptional dedication, compassion, and leadership in serving seniors.

BaptistSeniorFamily.org Providence Point has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2024 Best Independent Living community within the 2024 Best Senior Living ratings. Providence Point was selected based on several criteria, including residents’ and family members’ satisfaction with safety, care, community management, staff, value, and other services and amenities provided.

LeadingAge PA President and CEO Garry Pezzano today issued the following statement on the Biden Administration’s announcement that the high-contested nursing home minimum staffing rule has been finalized.