Dr. Bill Thomas has a new project for affordable seniors housing: tiny houses that could be used as accessory dwelling units (“granny pods”) or clustered into so-called pocket neighborhoods.
7 reasons seniors housing is attracting investor interest
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 11, 2018
Seniors housing and care properties are attracting much interest from capital providers and investors, and a new report provides seven reasons.
Baby boomers helping occupancy, rent growth in multifamily housing
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 30, 2016
Baby boomers who are retiring, selling their homes and moving to rental apartments are helping to stabilize occupancy and support rent growth in multifamily housing, according to a new report.
Vaccination, labor availability ‘critical’ to restoring occupancy, performance: Omega
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 08, 2021
The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has helped stem the spread and adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic, but senior living operators continue to battle with increasing costs driven by the scarcity...
Assisted living well positioned to fill healthcare delivery gaps: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 16, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the vulnerable health status of older adults, but it also revealed the “vital role” that senior living communities play in the larger care continuum, according to...
Welltower sees long-term viability in senior living despite near-term challenges
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 08, 2020
COVID-19 affected Welltower’s business overnight, but the real estate investment trust remains committed to senior housing in its portfolio, executives said on a first-quarter earnings call.
Senior living seeks some of $23 billion remaining in CARES Act funding to help cover COVID costs
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 05, 2021
Two senators estimate that approximately $23 billion remains in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Provider Relief Fund and maintain that “a proportional allocation of funds...
Griffin-American Healthcare REIT III recent acquisitions total $180 million
Oct 16, 2015
The acquisitions include three seniors housing facilities.
OSHA accepting new comments on healthcare worker COVID-19 protection rule
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 23, 2022
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is accepting additional comments as it works to establish a final rule meant to protect assisted living and other healthcare workers from exposure to COVID-19...
New measure aims to better protect senior living residents from waterborne illnesses
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 14, 2022
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) has signed into law legislation aimed at protecting senior living residents in the state from waterborne illnesses. The measure, signed May 27 and going into effect immediately,...