‘Massive’ relief bill sends funding to state’s senior living and care providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 16, 2022
Several “long-awaited” aging and health policy proposals passed the Ohio Legislature Thursday as part of a “massive” $6 billion relief bill that includes $40 million for assisted living providers...
Coalition launches to improve access to medical, mental care in assisted living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 15, 2022
A coalition of experts launched a new initiative Wednesday with the goal of getting 43 recommendations for medical and mental healthcare in assisted living put into practice.
Improving indoor air quality is new focus of national COVID-19 mitigation strategy
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 07, 2022
Improving indoor air quality is one of the best ways to reduce the large toll that respiratory viruses are taking on older adults and other vulnerable populations. But current regulations are “simply...
Move-ins rebound thanks to senior living’s ‘adaptability’ to pandemic challenges: data expert
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 16, 2022
The pace of senior living move-ins today exceeds pre-pandemic levels due to what data experts are calling a “testament to the adaptability” of communities to implement infection control measures and...
Senior living occupancy rate making its way back to pre-pandemic level
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 14, 2022
Senior living occupancy — independent living and assisted living combined — is more than halfway down the road to recovery, increasing to 82.8% in October from a pandemic record low of 77.9% in June...
Invesque continues paring portfolio to private-pay senior living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 10, 2022
With the sale of 23 non-core properties to date in 2022, Invesque has continued executing on its strategy to simplify its portfolio and move to predominantly private-pay senior housing.
NHI continues portfolio optimization efforts with focus on return to growth
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 10, 2022
With third-quarter results ahead of expectations, National Health Investors President and CEO Eric Mendelsohn said Wednesday during an earnings call that the company’s long-term optimism for the industry...
3Q progress creates ‘strong setup’ for 2023: Welltower CEO
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 09, 2022
Despite “flatish” earning trends, driven by headwinds including inflation, interest rates and utility expenses, Welltower CEO and Chief Investment Officer Shankh Mitra said he was pleased with the...
‘This is what we have been waiting for’: Ventas CEO
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 07, 2022
Reporting sustained — and accelerating — growth in the real estate investment trust’s senior housing business, Ventas Chairman and CEO Debra Cafaro said Friday during a third-quarter earnings call...
DHC: Occupancy improvements continue, but so do operating expense challenges
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 04, 2022
Although Diversified Healthcare Trust’s senior housing operating portfolio continues to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the third quarter was challenging for operating expenses, according...