‘Remarkable turnaround’ in demand boosts occupancy, rent growth
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 27, 2023
A “remarkable turnaround” in demand for senior living is benefiting occupancy rates and rent growth, according to a new report from Marcus & Millichap.
Brookdale making progress but has ‘a significant amount of work ahead,’ CEO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 09, 2018
In the first quarter and beyond, Brookdale Senior Living made progress on the turnaround strategy it announced in February, “but we have a significant amount of work ahead of us,” CEO Lucinda...
Pandemic has distinct effects for independent living and middle-market senior living operators, REITs...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2020
Operators of independent living communities and operators of senior living communities targeting middle-income individuals have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic in ways that differ from other senior living...
Flu, occupancy less challenging for NHI, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 20, 2018
The severe flu season and supply issues that seem to be affecting occupancy among some senior living operators don’t appear to be having as much of an effect in National Health Investors’ portfolio,...
More acquisitions, conversions on tap for Capital Senior Living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 01, 2017
Capital Senior Living in 2017 will be focused on acquiring new communities, increasing the number of properties it owns rather than leases, and converting some existing independent living units to assisted...
Nursing home occupancy reaches 2023 high of 81.2 percent
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 01, 2023
SNF occupancy in June was 81.2%, the highest it has been all year, according to the latest Skilled Nursing Monthly Report.
8 trends in seniors housing and care
Aug 28, 2015
National Centers for Seniors Housing and Care Chief Economist Beth Mace has identified eight trends in seniors housing and care.
Brookdale road test of turnaround strategy leads to ‘renewed focus,’ CEO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 08, 2018
Recent visits that saw approximately 20 members of the company’s senior leadership team work in Brookdale Senior Living communities across the country affirmed that the company is on the right track...
Coronavirus bill provisions would ‘decimate’ senior living workforce, organizations say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 17, 2020
Provisions in a multi-billion dollar bill to provide coronavirus-related relief to workers would “significantly curtail our caregiver workforce” and must be addressed, Argentum President and CEO James...
Coronavirus-related costs could be $10B to $20B for senior living; industry deserves bailout, groups...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 24, 2020
COVID-19-related costs could approach $10 billion to $20 billion for the senior living industry, so lawmakers should not forget such companies as they negotiate a bill potentially topping $2 trillion in...