Senior Housing News December 10, 2025
Acuity levels among senior living residents are continuing to rise – and may be underreported, according to new survey results.
The most recent American Seniors Housing Association and August Health Clinical Leaders Report, released Dec. 8, collected responses from 68 clinical leaders across the senior living continuum and nation.
Just under three-quarters of the leaders, 74%, indicated acuity has increased somewhat or increased significantly in the last year, with the remaining 26% stating it has remained around the same or decreased in their communities.
Meanwhile, 63% of the surveyed leaders believe resident acuity is actually underreported in their communities. The report points to infrequent assessments and intentional under-scoring as the primary reasons, which create a discrepancy between documented and actual...
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