Most older adults say next generation won’t be able to retire comfortably: survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 16, 2022
Eighty-one percent of today’s seniors doubt if the next generation will be able to retire comfortably. That’s according to data from a recent survey from American Advisors Group. The Modern Retirement...
Long-term care deal volume back to historically high levels
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 14, 2022
Long-term care was the highest segment in terms of volume, followed by physician practices, home health/hospice, and behavioral health.
How is senior living surviving? Good question
By
John O'Connor
Mar 10, 2022
As we’re nearing an anniversary of sorts, this may be a good time to offer an assessment and some observations about senior living survival.
Skilled nursing finances ‘much worse’ than previously known: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 03, 2022
Skilled nursing finances are “much worse” than previously thought, according to a new report outlining the financial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the nation’s nursing homes, American Health...
Senior living recovery driven by occupancy, rate increases: DHC CEO
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 25, 2022
Describing 2020 as a year of defensive measures taken to withstand the effects of the pandemic, Diversified Healthcare Trust President and CEO Jennifer Francis said Thursday that proactive steps taken...
Legislation proposes $5.5M in ARPA funds to boost assisted living workforce
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 25, 2022
The Nebraska Unicameral Legislature is considering legislation that would direct more than $5.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to assisted living communities to promote employee recruitment...
Senior living’s latest challenge carries a hefty price tag
By
John O'Connor
Feb 24, 2022
Rates charged by senior living operators rose by a robust 4.65% in 2021. In normal times, that would have been pretty wonderful news, at least from an operator’s standpoint.
‘Hyperinflation’ of construction materials expected to slow in 2022: ASHA brief
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 10, 2022
Nationally, inflation last year for new construction averaged approximately 14% and in some markets rose to more than 20%, Weitz Co. Senior Vice President Larry Graeve and Chief Estimator Amy Burk wrote...
Senior living trends, challenges to watch in 2022
By
Lynne Moore
Feb 07, 2022
After two years, the pandemic still is with us, and operators continue to deal with challenges, including availability of staffing/turnover, higher labor costs, increased operating expenses and inflation.
Empowering older adults who want to work can differentiate your community
By
Bo Fishback
Jan 27, 2022
Almost half of adults are expected to work in some capacity after they retire. Senior living community operators have to get creative to find ways to attract these potential residents to their communities.