COVID-19’s invisible consequences for residents must make us reconsider tech’s role
By
Ted Okosi
Feb 04, 2021
It seems as if no matter the issue nowadays, tech is part of the answer. Although it might keep us annoyingly glued to our phones and have its downsides, it can be a powerful force for good as well.
CCRC occupancy drops to record low in fourth quarter but remains much higher than other occupancies
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 04, 2021
Average occupancy within life plan communities fell another 90 basis points in the fourth quarter, dropping to a new record low of 85.7%, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing...
Acquisitions more likely than new developments as operators emerge from pandemic: speakers
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 03, 2021
More than 10 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, senior housing investors are more interested in prioritizing acquisitions above new developments as the uncertainty of the market continues. That’s according...
Parkinson: Skilled nursing still amid business nightmare
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 03, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccines continue to be rolled out at skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities nationwide, the “clinical nightmare” soon will be in the long-term care industry’s rearview...
Increase in vaccinations likely behind acceleration in senior living move-ins: NIC
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 29, 2021
The pace of move-ins over the past 30 days has ticked up within independent living, assisted living and memory care units, according to data collected from the most recent Executive Survey conducted by...
Senior living providers express concern as states redirect COVID vaccines elsewhere
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 27, 2021
As states are pressured to get shots into arms more quickly, some governors and public health officials are rerouting COVID-19 vaccine doses earmarked for assisted living communities and nursing homes...
Testing protocols can ‘significantly’ reduce COVID transmission in senior living communities: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 27, 2021
A new report aims to help assisted living and senior housing communities reduce COVID-19 transmission and develop screening programs to regularly test residents and staff for the virus.
Asking the tough questions about senior living’s enduring challenge
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 25, 2021
When the COVID-19 pandemic finally ends, senior living operators will be able to exhale and look back to gather lessons related to workforce challenges. Some industry-wide insights that might be helpful...
Some senior living operators add vaccine access to marketing toolkits to help rebuild occupancy
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic sends occupancy rates plummeting in senior living communities, some operators are adding vaccine access to their marketing toolbox in a bid to entice prospective residents and...
As COVID-19 vaccination rolls out, assisted living communities wait
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 21, 2021
Providers greeted news of a vaccine against the SARS-CoV-2 virus with hope and enthusiasm in December. COVID-19 cases in long-term care total 6% — and 38% of deaths — nationally. In January, however,...