So, You Want to Open an Assisted Living Community?
An in-person event
This is an introductory in-person workshop with industry experts discussing key considerations for opening an assisted living community on April 4th from 12:15 pm - 5:00 pm in Round Rock, Texas at the Kalahari Resort.
Course Description
Thinking of opening an assisted living community in Texas? This intensive 4.5-hour in-person workshop presented by Texas Assisted Living Association is designed to introduce you to the intricate process of establishing and running a successful assisted living community.
Gain invaluable insights from industry experts as they share their knowledge and [...]
TALAHour – From Excuses to Enthusiasm: Boosting Senior Fitness Participation and Retention
TALA’s Workforce Survey Results Reveal the Heart of “Why” People Choose a Career in Senior Living
In July and August of 2024, TALA’s Workforce Development Committee conducted a survey distributed to TALAView subscribers. One hundred and three (103) individuals responded to the survey to share their stories. Below is a summary of what respondents expressed on “WHY” they choose a career in senior living.
When asked, “How did you hear about jobs in Senior Living? “respondents were most referred by family or a friend, followed by [...]
TALAHour: Improving Outcomes and Empowering Operators: Unlocking the Potential of Value Based Care
HHSC Reports Exceptionally Positive Results from a Quality of Assisted Living Study
In 2021 the Texas Legislature instructed the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to survey Assisted Living communities in the state of Texas and evaluate the quality care and services. The study was conducted in 2022 through a partnership between the HHSC and the University of Texas (UT) at Austin’s Center for Excellence in Aging Services and Long-term Care. Researchers conducted hundreds of on-site visits, interviewed staff, met with residents, and sent out hundreds of questionnaires with over 150 questions.
The impact of the HHSC and [...]
2025 Annual TALA Conference and Industry Expo
Register now to Attend or Exhibit at the 2025 Annual TALA Conference and Industry Expo. Interested in being a sponsor? Opportunities are available - but going fast! Please email [email protected] to secure your sponsorship and get your company name in front of over 600 senior living leaders. Nominate your TALA Hero Award winners to recognize the standouts in Texas Assisted Living here.
Transparency in Leadership
This article is the fifth of a five-part series Become a Great Senior Living Leader by the TALA Workforce Development Committee.
Leading with transparency has multiple benefits to an organization and its people. Transparency is often thought to refer to something that is permeable or see though. When it comes to leadership, transparency refers more to integrity, being open and honest. While it is understood that not every aspect of a business can be shared in its totality (i.e. we don’t share our entire profit and [...]
Consistency in Leadership
This article is the fourth of a five-part series Become a Great Senior Living Leader by the TALA Workforce Development Committee. Stay tuned each week for the next in the series.
There are multiple traits that make a successful leader in Senior Living: high emotional intelligence, integrity, respect, self-awareness, communication. One trait that is also key in moving the needle in your business is consistency.
What Are the Benefits of Leading with Consistency?
Leading with consistency means that a leader builds a sense of security with both their team [...]
TALA Survey Results: The Future Of Recruiting
Survey results share insights into the future path of recruiting
The Future of Recruiting TALA Workforce Development Committee workgroup was tasked with surveying senior living professionals to compile a list of best recruitment platforms used in today’s environment along with best applicant engagement practices.
A survey was completed in July of 2021 with 78 senior living professional respondents. The survey revealed insights into the future path of recruiting.
Over 80% of companies who responded are using job boards, such as Indeed, as their primary source of recruiting, [...]