Pandemic has distinct effects for independent living and middle-market senior living operators, REITs...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2020
Operators of independent living communities and operators of senior living communities targeting middle-income individuals have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic in ways that differ from other senior living...
Industry will need to get creative to address middle market needs, groups suggest at NIC meeting
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 12, 2019
Five teams came up with several ideas up to serve the middle market during a session at the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Fall Conference.
Provider groups vow to continue work with policymakers to address middle-market challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 26, 2019
Senior living advocates told McKnight’s Senior Living they will continue working with policymakers and others to try to ensure that middle-market adults have housing and care options as they age.
Big senior living stories of 2021
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 22, 2021
2021 began with the hope that the new COVID-19 vaccine being rolled out to assisted living communities and nursing homes would help control a pandemic that had caused so much illness, death, loneliness,...
Opportunities await beyond near-term challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 11, 2019
Recent news is enough to cause any operator, developer or investor to reach for the aspirin. A look at data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, as well as discussions with experts...
Partnerships, universal workers keys to successful middle market communities, execs say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 04, 2021
Relationships with third parties, the use of universal workers, pared-down offerings and strict expense control — but not skimping on quality — are keys to a successful senior living model serving...
Senior living braces for changes in 2020 as top challenges remain
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2020
As 2020 begins, the senior living industry is preparing for the changing needs and wants of current and future residents as workforce and occupancy issues continue to challenge operators, according to...
Brookdale CEO talks about Medicare Advantage, the middle market and being a ‘talent magnet’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 06, 2019
Brookdale Senior Living President and CEO Lucinda “Cindy” Baier discussed the company’s plans related to Medicare Advantage and serving the middle market, as well as recent successes in recruiting...
79% of middle-income baby boomers have no savings for retirement care: research
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 14, 2019
The clock is ticking for even the youngest baby boomers to ensure that they have enough money to pay for their care needs in retirement, and yet a new study adds to a growing body of research that many...