NIC: Senior living occupancy drops again in May but could be stabilizing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 17, 2020
Occupancy in independent and assisted living continued declining in May but could be stabilizing, the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care said Tuesday as the organization released new...
Pandemic causing less disruption in occupancy rates among CCRCs compared with non-CCRCs: report
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 05, 2020
Although the pandemic has slowed the pace of move-ins for all seniors housing and care communities, continuing care retirement communities seem to be outliers. These settings generally have been experiencing...
Healthpeak, Ventas receive nearly all of April and May rent from seniors housing operators
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 04, 2020
Chicago-based Ventas received substantially all April and May rents from its triple-net senior housing tenants, according to an investor presentation given by the real estate investment trust this week...
Senior living outlook remains positive as industry adapts to challenges from COVID-19: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 03, 2020
The long-term outlook remains positive for the senior living industry, which is adapting to change brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report.
COVID-19 pushed SNF occupancy to lowest levels since 2012 in March: NIC
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 02, 2020
Skilled nursing occupancy numbers suffered their biggest hit since 2012 in March, as the initial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic began to set in. According to monthly data released Monday from the National...
Belmont Senior Living president: Operating costs triple when facility has a positive case of COVID-19
By
Amy Novotney
May 22, 2020
A positive case of COVID-19 can more than triple a senior living operator’s equipment costs to prevent the virus’ spread, according to Belmont Village Senior Living President Mercedes Kerr. Kerr joined...
Analysts mull recovery prospects for seniors housing REITs
By
Amy Novotney
May 18, 2020
A week after the sector’s largest companies reported first-quarter earnings, several analysts have shared their views on how healthcare real estate investment trusts are faring amidst the ongoing COVID-19...
Coronavirus forcing investors to realize seniors housing is not just a real estate play
By
Amy Novotney
May 14, 2020
After years spent viewing seniors housing as a potential cash cow given the graying of the baby boomer generation, the coronavirus pandemic is forcing investors in the sector to recognize that they are...
WSJ: Seniors housing could face big vacancies with telemedicine available to help with care needs at...
By
Amy Novotney
May 13, 2020
The ongoing spread of COVID-19 within skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities and a national surge in telemedicine use may be two key factors fueling a push for seniors to age at home,...
Pandemic highlights value of senior living for adult children, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2020
One of the positive effects arising from this pandemic, some industry leaders say, is a growing appreciation of senior living among people whose parents are the age of prospective residents.