A new middle-market senior living brand, Truewood by Merrill, has been launched by Merrill Gardens and is gradually rolling out to 23 communities in 13 of the 20 states in which the company operates.
‘Often painful’ decisions led to Welltower’s current success, CEO Thomas DeRosa says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 30, 2019
Welltower’s seniors housing triple-net lease portfolio saw 3.4% year-over-year same-store growth in the quarter, and the senior housing operating portfolio continued to perform above the REIT’s expectations,...
Prospective residents, adult children prioritize different aspects of communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 11, 2018
Older adults and their adult children prioritize different aspects of senior living when considering retirement communities, according to new research.
Former med tech charged with 3 felonies for alleged theft of resident’s painting, other property
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 20, 2018
A former worker at a California senior living community faces up to five years in prison if convicted of three felonies and a misdemeanor related to thefts of property belonging to his employer and residents,...
No Scrooges at these communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 28, 2016
In the final month or so of each year, our thoughts frequently focus on our own good fortune and ways that we can bring happiness to others’ lives. Residents and others at several senior living communities...
PointClickCare user conference sets attendance record
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 07, 2016
More than 1,600 participants are attending the PointClickCare SUMMIT, which began Monday in Orlando, FL.
Your favorite columns of 2018
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 21, 2018
We’ve examined the analytics to reveal which subjects were top blog topics of interest for McKnight’s Senior Living website visitors, newsletter readers and social media followers and friends in 2018.
Survey: Technology rated more important by older adults than by others
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 13, 2019
After location and price, the most important consideration for a residence is technology, according to a new survey. But those aged 65 or more years rated some technology as more important than did others.
Apollo said to be buyer of $428 million Brookdale portfolio from HCP
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 25, 2018
Global alternative investment manager Apollo Global Management is the previously unannounced buyer of 22 Brookdale Senior Living communities from real estate investment trust HCP for $428 million, according...
5.9 million more could afford senior living if annual costs were cut by $15,000
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 21, 2019
But where will those cuts come from? The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care is looking to operators, develops, builders and others for answers.