Regional Health Properties experiences continued occupancy decreases, increased costs due to COVID-19
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 24, 2020
Regional Health Properties reported last week that the Suwanee, GA-based real estate investment trust had collected 85% of its expected monthly rental receipts from tenants through July, adding that the...
4 lessons for senior living from 2020
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 11, 2021
Five senior living industry leaders recently took the time to share with me — for you — their insights into the biggest challenges that faced owners and operators in 2020 and the challenges they will...
$3 billion addition to Provider Relief Fund ‘falls woefully short,’ provider groups say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 22, 2020
A $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill is on its way to the president’s desk after being passed by both houses of Congress by late Monday. Trade associations representing senior living operators, however,...
Banks preparing for flood of small-business loan forgiveness applications as lawmakers delay passing...
By
Amy Novotney
May 26, 2020
Companies that received funding under the Paycheck Protection Program in early April can begin to submit forgiveness applications this week, even as lawmakers consider program modifications.
Florida lawmakers take on federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 19, 2021
A series of state bills aimed at dismantling employer COVID-19 vaccine mandates is headed to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk, potentially making the state the first to fine employers for requiring vaccinations.
COVID-19 roundup: Dow posts record point gain as Congress nears economic stabilization plan; Healthpeak...
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 25, 2020
U.S. stocks closed ahead on Tuesday, buoyed by optimism about the government’s response to the coronavirus crisis and reports of a potential Senate vote Wednesday on the stimulus bill.
CareTrust REIT addresses ‘cracks in foundation’ with investment in new asset class
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 18, 2022
With the pandemic and labor challenges exposing a “few cracks in the foundation” involving long-term care, CareTrust REIT is taking advantage of a sellers’ market and expanding into a new asset class.
COVID-19 vaccination clinics: Be organized, prepared and flexible, affordable senior housing experts...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 20, 2021
When the federal government expanded the COVID-19 vaccination rollout last week, affordable senior housing providers met the news with excitement and a little bit of concern.
Expiration dates on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine extended
Jun 11, 2021
The FDA has added six weeks based on data from the company’s ongoing studies on the vaccine’s stability.
COVID-19 vaccine now a condition of employment for some senior living operators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 12, 2021
Some senior living operators are moving to make a COVID-19 vaccination a condition of employment to more quickly mitigate the effect of the virus in their communities.