Parkinson: Skilled nursing still amid business nightmare
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Amy Novotney
Feb 03, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccines continue to be rolled out at skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities nationwide, the “clinical nightmare” soon will be in the long-term care industry’s rearview...
Business briefs for Tuesday, Jan. 26
Jan 26, 2021
SNFs report 69% median occupancy nationwide to start the new year: CLA … With many SNFs missing out on PDPM payments, 2021 may be good time for investors to consider acquisitions: expert … Senior living...
Long-term care industry rebound won’t be quick, but it will happen
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Amy Novotney
Jan 21, 2021
As of Jan. 12, at least 136,000 COVID-19 deaths have been reported among residents and employees of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities for older adults in the United States, according to...
Ongoing concerns over pandemic recovery leads to NHI, Omega, Sabra downgrades from Mizuho
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Amy Novotney
Jan 14, 2021
An analysis released Wednesday from investment banking firm Mizuho Securities USA includes a downgrade of real estate investment trust National Health Investors to “underperform” from “neutral.”...
Despite pandemic, Griffin Living experiencing strong demand at its active projects
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Amy Novotney
Jan 05, 2021
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has brought devastating occupancy declines and financial challenges for many long-term care operators, privately owned senior housing real estate development firm Griffin...
Positive vaccine news has led to partial recovery for healthcare REITs, but challenges remain
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Amy Novotney
Jan 04, 2021
As ground zero for the pandemic, 2020 was a challenging year for healthcare real estate investment trusts. In the first quarter, for example, healthcare REITs saw a 36.8% decline — much of this stemming...
Nearly two-thirds of operators now offering rent concessions, depressing net income, NIC survey finds
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Amy Novotney
Dec 18, 2020
Net operating income continues to face pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic, with more organizations than ever offering rent concessions, paying staff members overtime hours and using agency or temp staff...
Business briefs for Wednesday, Dec. 16
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 16, 2020
Nursing and residential care employment has fallen 7.4% since February … Welltower occupancy declines continue; 4Q COVID costs higher than expected … Industry leaders stress action on combined COVID...
‘Our industry will forever be better and stronger’ as a result of COVID-19: Invesque CEO
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Amy Novotney
Dec 15, 2020
The senior living industry will emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic with a greater appreciation for the value of its care providers and the myriad of unique and necessary services provided in the facility...
Business briefs for Thursday, Dec. 10
Dec 10, 2020
Brookdale occupancy drops to a low of 73% in November … Secondary employment among nurses and direct care workers tied to COVID-19 transmission in nursing homes: study … OSHA fines long-term care providers...