Despite COVID setback, investors on track to make money in senior living, Merrill president says
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 15, 2021
The last three decades in the senior living industry have seen several major recessions and breaches of confidence, but all of them also have provided an opportunity for the sector to come back stronger...
States should fund senior living, relax visitation restrictions, association leaders tell governors
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 12, 2021
The National Governors Association should “strongly encourage” state governments to provide financial relief to senior living providers and caregivers for COVID-19-related expenses, Argentum President...
Invesque CEO ‘cautiously optimistic’ about senior living despite pandemic challenges
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 12, 2021
2020 was a unique year in so many ways, challenging the senior living industry and companies operating within that sector.
Virtual marketing, remote visits here to stay, senior living and care operators say
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 12, 2021
Many senior living and care operators have plans to continue offering virtual marketing events and tours, remote visits and other meetings and programs via technology even as in-person events continue...
As Denver-based Healthpeak Properties continues disposing of its rental senior housing portfolio, the real estate investment trust said Monday that its commitment to expanding its portfolio of continuing...
Skilled nursing occupancy hit new record low of 71.7% in December: NIC
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Amy Novotney
Mar 05, 2021
Just as recent efforts to vaccinate long-term care patients and frontline healthcare workers began at the end of December, occupancy at the nation’s skilled nursing facilities reached its lowest level...
Even amid pandemic, now may be time to refinance, says senior housing real estate expert
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 05, 2021
Senior living borrowers looking to invest in a new project, provide funds for a capital improvement or even just to improve their debt service commitment or liquidity position may want to consider taking...
Pandemic will forge an improved senior living product, leaders say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 04, 2021
COVID-19 has had a devastating effect on the senior living industry. But industry experts said Wednesday that they are optimistic it will emerge a better product on the other side.
Earnings call wrap-up: Senior living operators and REITs prep for post-pandemic growth
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 26, 2021
Amid a flurry of fourth-quarter and year-end earnings reports released this week, several senior living operators and real estate investment trusts announced moves aimed at harnessing long-term growth,...
Distressed opportunities ‘unlikely’ as investors eye senior living buys
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 26, 2021
Investors in the senior living industry are feeling encouraged by recent headlines touting the significant decrease in COVID-19 cases and deaths within nursing homes as of late, thanks to ongoing efforts...