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Texas Administrative Code Title 26, Chapter 553

Texas Administrative Code Title 26, Part 1, Chapter 553 contains the Texas Health and Human Services Commission licensing standards for assisted living facilities. It covers licensing, construction, staffing, resident care, records, inspections, and enforcement. Providers may also see it called Texas Code Title 26 Chapter 553 or simply Chapter 553. The hard part is not […]

Aug 11, 2026 5 min read
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Surveys vs. Inspections in Assisted Living: What’s the Difference?

In the world of assisted living and long-term care, two terms are often used interchangeably: survey and inspection. Both surveys and inspections involve oversight and regulatory review. However, they’re not exactly the same thing. Understanding the difference between the two can help providers stay better prepared, more compliant, and less stressed when that official visit […]

Apr 15, 2025 4 min read
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How to Prepare for Survey Season: Top 5 Tips to Be Ready

Survey season is one of the most important times of the year for care providers. This is when state surveyors conduct compliance inspections at assisted living facilities to assess regulations, review documentation, and observe care delivery. These visits are often unannounced and can be stressful if your team is not fully prepared. While the exact […]

Apr 9, 2025 4 min read
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2025 Assisted Living Checklist

Stay Ahead in 2025 with this essential Assisted Living Checklist! At Synkwise, we understand that managing an assisted living facility requires balancing resident care, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency. Facility administrators and senior care professionals must also navigate staffing challenges, risk management, and technology adoption to improve care quality and ensure smooth day-to-day operations. A […]

Mar 20, 2025 2 min read
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Employee Spotlight – Monoarul Islam

1) Can you describe your role at Synkwise and what a typical day looks like for you? As a Customer Success representative at Synkwise, my role revolves around ensuring a smooth experience for users by providing timely assistance, entering and managing data accurately, and helping improve customer interactions. My Typical Day: 2) How has your […]

Mar 12, 2025 4 min read
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Synkwise: Supporting Pharmacies & Assisted Living Facilities for Better Care

In the complex landscape of healthcare, ensuring seamless communication and coordination between pharmacies and assisted living facilities is paramount. At Synkwise, we are dedicated to enhancing this collaboration, providing care facilities with clear visibility into all active medication orders whether scheduled, PRN (as needed), or on-hold. Our mission is to streamline medication management, ensuring that […]

Feb 25, 2025 7 min read
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Synkwise At Legato Living Convention

At Synkwise, we are passionate about helping assisted living communities thrive by simplifying operations with cutting-edge technology. That’s why we are excited to be a proud sponsor of the Legato Living Franchisee Convention 2025! Legato Living has built a reputation for providing exceptional, person-centered care, and we proudly support their mission by equipping their communities […]

Feb 6, 2025 2 min read
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Synkwise at AALHA Conference 2025

At Synkwise, we’re proud to support the exceptional work of Arizona’s residential assisted living providers. For years, we’ve helped facilities in Arizona simplify operations and improve care with our easy-to-use platform. We’re thrilled to announce that we’ll be joining the 21st Annual Arizona Assisted Living Homes Association (AALHA) Conference on March 5th. The event will […]

Jan 28, 2025 3 min read
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Employee Spotlight – Austin Dame

Meet Austin Dame, our new Director of Business Development at Synkwise! We sat down with Austin to ask him a few questions so you can get to know the person behind the role a little better. What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Do you have any hobbies or passions? What’s your favorite […]

Jan 9, 2025 3 min read
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