The big picture in seniors housing and care looks good, despite some recent setbacks, according to several experts.
Assisted living sets record for price per unit
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 08, 2018
The average price per unit in assisted living increased by 14% to set a record of $221,250 per unit in 2017, according to new data. Separately, the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care...
New report shares way to ‘own’ the middle market
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 02, 2019
A new report offers a formula that senior living operators, developers and investors can use if they want to serve middle income older adults. Or at least “food for thought,” one author told...
Industry repeats call for resources as Congress members ask for assisted living COVID-19 case details
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 05, 2020
Industry associations are supporting the transparency requested by three members of Congress who have asked 11 assisted living companies to detail their case counts and strategies related to COVID-19 —...
Business model helps Capital Senior Living avoid some problems, CEO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 01, 2016
A business model focused on owned, private-pay assets in markets with high barriers to entry and little construction, as well as a decision not to offer healthcare ancillary services, are positioning Dallas-based...
Earnings calls detail big plans for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 05, 2019
HCP — which announced a new name, a new ticker symbol, the promotions of several individuals and multimillion dollar deals involving Brookdale Senior Living and Capital Senior Living — wasn’t the...
Brookdale sees 2.8 percent occupancy decline, but move-ins and online inquiries are up
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 06, 2020
Brookdale Senior Living experienced a 2.8% decline in occupancy from the end of the second quarter to the end of the third quarter but expects improvements as move-ins increase along with consumer confidence...
Ventas announces multipronged plan to ‘realize upside in senior housing’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 21, 2020
Chicago-based real estate investment trust Ventas is counting on $600 million in senior living community sales, increased capital expenditures, a new executive vice president, changes for the executive...
National Health Investors leaders explain the allure of ‘B’ markets
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 06, 2018
The real estate investment trust’s CEO and chief investment officer talked Tuesday about why they find value outside of the top 30 metropolitan statistical areas.
SECURE Act gives hope for increased LTSS funds among older adults
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 23, 2019
A bill that would raise the minimum age at which people would be required to withdraw funds from their retirement accounts is giving hope to senior living advocates that, if signed into law, it would result...