Ventas ‘optimistic’ as senior living outlook remains competitive
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 19, 2021
In looking back at 2020, Ventas Chairman and CEO Debra Cafaro called it a “grueling” year “dominated by the pandemic and punctuated by extreme weather disruptions,” but she said the company’s...
People in the news, Aug. 18
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 18, 2020
Appointments and promotions at Greystone, Meridian Senior Living, Oakmont Senior Living, Ohio Living, United Methodist Communities, Vi Living and Waltonwood.
Building back occupancy is priority for Brookdale, CEO says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 10, 2022
With overall weighted average occupancy at 74.6% across its communities in the second quarter, Brookdale Senior Living is focused on building occupancy back to a pre-pandemic level of 85% and then will...
People in the news, April 20
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 20, 2021
Appointments, promotions and other news at the American College of Health Care Administrators, Highland Springs, iN2L, InnovAge, Integral Senior Living, Juniper Communities, Lifespace Communities, Mission...
Brookdale expects COVID-19 expenses to reach $50 million for quarter, CEO says
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 04, 2020
When it comes to COVID-19, Brookdale President and CEO Lucinda “Cindy” Baier said, shareholders and potential investors typically want to hear about four areas: protocols and progress on COVID-19 testing...
People in the news, Jan. 12
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 12, 2021
Appointments, promotions and news at Acts Retirement–Life Communities, Ascension Living, Carmel Valley Manor, CareOne, Cypress Living, Discovery Senior Living, Erickson Living, the Fountains in Calhoun,...
Lingering pandemic-related costs slow operating margin growth: NIC
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 11, 2022
As occupancy recovery in senior living continues and the pandemic eases, increasing operating expenses may limit the growth of operating margins in the next six months, according to the National Investment...
Senior living communities can navigate the pandemic through a ‘nuanced’ approach, experts say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 13, 2021
A “nuanced approach with attention to details” is necessary for senior living communities to navigate the uncertainties, hesitancies and logistical issues of COVID-19 vaccination, according to Patricia...
Aegis Living, SLR recognized for achieving elevated memory care standards
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 26, 2024
Two assisted living and memory care providers have earned certifications for meeting elevated standards of care for people living with dementia.
It’s OK to pick personality over experience when hiring senior living executives, expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 14, 2023
Senior living operators looking to fill director-level positions should focus on a candidate’s cultural fit within a community rather than focusing on experience, according to one senior living marketing...