Assisted living particularly attractive to investors: JLL
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 26, 2023
Investors remain optimistic about senior housing, with many planning to increase their exposure to the sector in 2023 — particularly in assisted living, according to the latest investor survey report...
Roadmap shows providers how to adopt a wellness culture
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 19, 2023
The senior living industry is shifting toward a wellness model to attract residents looking for life beyond care and housing, according to industry thought leaders.
Fewer deals, higher pricing in skilled nursing transactions: NIC
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 17, 2023
Skilled nursing facilities’ transactions declined in 2022 amid higher pricing per bed, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Ziegler predicts ‘fierce headwinds’ continuing into new year
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 09, 2023
“Fierce headwinds” will keep blowing for long-term care providers in 2023, according to specialty investment bank Ziegler. Inflationary pressures and workforce challenges are still in play, but reasons...
‘Tripledemic’ is hurting census growth: NIC
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 19, 2022
The pace of move-ins in senior housing and care organizations continued to hold steady, but a “triplememic” of viral respiratory infections is creating a disconnect between move-in rates and higher...
Economy showing ‘nascent signs of softening,’ expert says, but mild recession may be on horizon
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 08, 2022
The consumer price index increased 7.7% from October 2021 to October 2022, marking the smallest 12-month advance since January.
Life plan community outlook ‘deteriorating’ in 2023: Fitch Ratings
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 07, 2022
The outlook for continuing care retirement / life plan communities is “deteriorating” due to continued labor challenges and a “softening broader economy.” That’s according to a newly released...
NIC: Loan delinquencies still above pre-COVID levels but trend down
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 11, 2022
The number of delinquent loans in the long-term care industry edged down in the second quarter, but delinquencies remain above pre-COVID levels, according to a report released Wednesday by the National...
Maybe the worst really is over
By
John O'Connor
Nov 10, 2022
For two solid years, the pandemic has been doing some very nasty things to the senior living sector. But if recent earnings calls are any indication, happier days may be here again.
3Q progress creates ‘strong setup’ for 2023: Welltower CEO
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 09, 2022
Despite “flatish” earning trends, driven by headwinds including inflation, interest rates and utility expenses, Welltower CEO and Chief Investment Officer Shankh Mitra said he was pleased with the...