Diversicare Healthcare Services Inc. lost $4.9 million during the third quarter, the company reported.
HCP’s name change to Healthpeak makes sense, CEO says
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John O'Connor
Nov 01, 2019
What’s in a name change? In the case of HCP Inc. rebranding itself as Healthpeak Properties, the adjustment reflects a new reality, according to the firm’s boss.
Survey confirms what many already know: It’s a buyer’s market for capital
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John O'Connor
Sep 11, 2019
Capital access always is a top-of-mind concern for operators looking to grow or renovate. But finding money is not much of a challenge these days.
Low-cost capital helps drive senior living deals in the second quarter
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John O'Connor
Aug 13, 2019
Fully 115 senior living transactions took place in the second quarter, according to a report from Irving Levin Associates. This marked the fifth consecutive quarter in which deals reached triple digits.
Napping may be a sign of approaching Alzheimer’s
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John O'Connor
Aug 13, 2019
When residents begin to take more naps, it might not just be that they are tired. New research indicates it might be an early warning sign of advancing Alzheimer’s disease.
Beyond growing pains
By
John O'Connor
Feb 01, 2017
Brookdale had big plans: To become the first senior living operator with a national brand. But a troubled purchase and other headaches keep getting in the way.
Statins may help reduce risk for Alzheimer’s disease
By
John O'Connor
Dec 14, 2016
Drugs frequently prescribed to treat high cholesterol might also help reduce the odds a person will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, a new examination of Medicare data has found.
Cognitive screening that takes 5 minutes?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 06, 2016
Neurotrack Technologies has announced the unveiling of an app that can conduct cognitive decline screenings in as little as five minutes.
A temporary reprieve?
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2016
A new federal rule that would have disallowed arbitration agreements during resident admissions has been put on hold, at least for now.
Leave skilled care services to skilled care facilities, attorney warns
By
John O'Connor
Nov 21, 2016
Assisted living operators can unintentionally invite lawsuits when they deliver care that goes beyond what a state will allow, warns Nancy Reynolds, an attorney with LeClairRyan.