Live-in intergenerational programs combat loneliness, ageism, study finds
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 11, 2023
Live-in intergenerational programs can help improve community well-being and resident resilience, not to mention combat ageist stereotypes, according to the results of a new study.
Diversified Healthcare Trust, Office Properties Income Trust call off merger
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 01, 2023
Diversified Healthcare Trust and Office Properties Income Trust have called off their planned merger, the companies announced late Friday.
Nursing home occupancy reaches 2023 high of 81.2 percent
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 01, 2023
SNF occupancy in June was 81.2%, the highest it has been all year, according to the latest Skilled Nursing Monthly Report.
Rate increases may be scaring away prospective residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 31, 2023
Senior living occupancy recovery continues to show encouraging trends, but rate increases could drive some prospective residents away from a community, according to an analysis of second-quarter occupancy...
DHC continues to advocate for merger, says future of senior living portfolio ‘highly uncertain and...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 28, 2023
The outlook for Diversified Healthcare Trust’s senior housing operating portfolio for the second half of the year remains “highly uncertain and unpredictable,” pointing to a proposed merger with...
Residential care community worker one of the most dangerous jobs in US
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 25, 2023
Residential care community and nursing facility direct care workers have one of the top five most dangerous jobs in America, according to a personal injury firm.
3 operators to take over management of 26 Holiday communities for Ventas
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 23, 2023
Sodalis Senior Living, Priority Life Care and Discovery Senior Living will assume management of 26 Holiday by Atria independent living communities for Chicago-based Ventas, the real estate investment trust...
Sonida experiences ‘pivotal’ second quarter in continuing effort to rebuild
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 15, 2023
In a “pivotal” second quarter, Dallas-based Sonida Senior Living saw occupancy “surpass industry averages” from early 2023, an aggressive resident rate push and expenses moderate against a backdrop...
Senior living occupancy continues to recover due to supply and demand
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 15, 2023
Senior living (independent living and assisted living, including memory care) continues to see occupancy gains, and the outlook for the near-term is bright given supply and demand conditions, according...
Invesque remains ‘bullish’ on senior living as it continues to transform portfolio
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 15, 2023
In a busy second quarter, Invesque continued carrying out its strategy to focus its portfolio predominantly on private-pay senior living through sales, operator transitions and acquisitions.