Healthcare wage growth appears to be moderating, data show
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 16, 2022
Healthcare job growth remains strong across all major settings of care. That’s according to Altarum’s monthly Health Sector Economic Indicators (HSEI) released Thursday.
More than 60 percent of retirees wish they could get a ‘do-over’ in planning, survey finds
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 13, 2023
More than 60% of retirees would go back and plan differently for their retirement if they could, according to a survey by Lincoln Financial Group.
Uptick in demand means opportunities for senior living investors: report
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 25, 2023
The long-term outlook for the US senior living market is positive, according to Berkadia’s US Seniors Housing Commentary for Spring 2023.
Buyers are bullish for skilled nursing, expert says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 05, 2022
Even in today’s economy, buyers are bullish when it comes to investing in skilled nursing facilities, Jason Stroiman, president and founder of Chicago-based Evans Senior Investments, said Wednesday in...
Legislation proposes $5.5M in ARPA funds to boost assisted living workforce
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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...
Americans underestimate need to save for long-term care
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 13, 2023
An alarming rate of Americans underestimate the need for long-term care funds while saving for retirement, according to the results of two independent surveys.
HUD releases $40 million in funding for service coordinators
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 15, 2023
The Department of Housing and Urban this week released $40 million in new funding for service coordination programs in affordable senior housing.
RN wages projected to grow more rapidly than wages for other professions, study finds
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 12, 2023
Registered nurse salaries are projected to increase over the next decade at a rate that surpasses the rate of increases for some other healthcare professions, according to the results of a recent study...
REITs ‘well prepared’ to navigate economic uncertainty: report
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 13, 2023
Real estate investment trusts’ operations remained solid with year-over-year increases in funds from operations and net operating income, according to the National Association of Real Estate Investment...
Skilled nursing occupancy begins year with ‘positive momentum’
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 03, 2023
Skilled nursing occupancy increased 49 basis points from December to January, to end the month at 81%, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care’s most recent skilled nursing...