Baby boomers helping occupancy, rent growth in multifamily housing
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 30, 2016
Baby boomers who are retiring, selling their homes and moving to rental apartments are helping to stabilize occupancy and support rent growth in multifamily housing, according to a new report.
Diane Rehm advocates for choice at end of life
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2016
A talk in which National Public Radio’s Diane Rehm shared experiences related to her late husband’s battle with Parkinson’s disease and decision to end his life were a highlight of Wednesday’s...
Rates up, property totals down at Brookdale
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 10, 2016
January rate increases for existing assisted living and memory care residents, as well as higher selling rates, were the primary factors behind the 4.2% year-over-year increase in revenue per occupied...
Operators pursue unit conversion strategy
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 04, 2016
Two senior living operators are taking different approaches to unit conversion in an effort to make their portfolios more profitable, according to comments made during first-quarter earnings calls this...
Operators share how they conquer staffing, oversupply challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 03, 2016
Principals of Anthem Memory Care and Prestige Healthcare shared some ways that their companies are addressing staffing challenges and senior housing oversupply in the marketplace during LTC Properties’...
Caregiver death results in $75,000 fine for assisted living facility
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2016
An Alaska assisted living facility has been fined $75,000 and cited in connection with a caregiver murder for which a resident has been charged.
Report: Seniors housing demand will continue, with challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 18, 2016
A new report shares predictions about supply, demand, construction and investment in seniors housing.
Survey reveals barriers to end-of-life, advance care planning discussions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 14, 2016
A new survey reveals barriers to discussions about end-of-life and advance care planning, areas recently identified as priorities for assisted living by an AMDA committee.
Report: Seniors housing attractive investment but still faces challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 13, 2016
Over the long term, seniors housing will remain an attractive investment, although providers will face challenges, according to a new report.
NIC: Senior housing construction falls in first quarter
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 06, 2016
Senior housing starts in the first quarter of 2016 slowed for the second consecutive quarter, suggesting that the market is responding to concerns about supply, according to the latest data from the National...