The real problem exposed by declining occupancy levels
By
John O'Connor
Sep 07, 2017
It’s getting tougher to keep assisted living buildings filled, but some explanations as to why seem to be ill-fitting.
Inventory growth knocks assisted living occupancy to lowest point since 2009
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 12, 2017
Occupancy rates for assisted living communities reached their lowest point in eight years in the second quarter, driven down by inventory growth that outpaced healthy absorption rates, according to data...
Assisted living occupancy falls to lowest level since 2010
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 12, 2017
Occupancy for assisted living in the first quarter of 2017 averaged 87.2%, its lowest level since early 2010, according to data released Wednesday by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing...
The hottest markets for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 26, 2017
National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Senior Principal Lana Peck revealed the areas of the country with the most new construction for independent living, assisted living and memory care...
I hate to bring up these senior living challenges …
By
John O'Connor
Feb 09, 2017
You don’t have to be an expert to realize that many operators are not listening to the market. And as long-term strategies go, that’s probably not a good one.
Seniors housing remains a stable investment, survey says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 28, 2016
Real estate professionals remain generally optimistic that seniors housing will remain a stable investment, according to results of a new survey.
NIC: Senior housing construction falls in first quarter
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 06, 2016
Senior housing starts in the first quarter of 2016 slowed for the second consecutive quarter, suggesting that the market is responding to concerns about supply, according to the latest data from the National...
What’s ahead for seniors housing in 2016
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 10, 2016
Demand for seniors housing will continue in 2016, NIC’s chief economist predicts, but assisted living operators and investors have reason for caution.
Seniors housing demand keeping pace with growth, NIC says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 06, 2016
Strong demand for seniors housing surpassed inventory growth for second consecutive quarter, according to data released Jan. 6 by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care’s MAP...
Occupancy holding steady in independent, assisted living
Oct 29, 2015
Occupancy rates for independent and assisted living appear to be peaking, according to one analyst.