‘COVID hangover’ helps push healthcare company bankruptcies up 84 percent year over year
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 19, 2023
Bankruptcies in the healthcare industry — including those in senior living and care settings — increased by 84% in 2022, primarily driven by a “COVID hangover,” according to a new report by Gibbins...
Senior living marketing agency Attane abruptly closes, a victim of industry’s slow pandemic rebound
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 27, 2023
Kansas City, MO, senior living marketing agency Attane on Monday unexpectedly announced its immediate closure, an apparent victim of the COVID-19 pandemic. The news leaves approximately 100 employees looking...
Proposed rule would ensure access to government websites, apps for people with disabilities
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 21, 2023
he Justice Department has introduced a proposed rule under the Americans with Disabilities Act meant to improve web and mobile applications access for people with disabilities.
Cypress Living to provide consulting services to Lee Health’s home health agency
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 08, 2022
Cypress Living will provide consulting services to the home health segment of Fort Myers, FL-based Lee Health, Cypress announced Monday. Lee Health is one of the largest home health providers in Southwest...
Consider effects on employee retirement plans when planning mergers, acquisitions, expert says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 01, 2023
Merger and acquisition activity in senior living and care has been flowing at a record pace throughout this year. But operators should not overlook the effects on employees’ retirement plans when making...
CareTrust REIT reports SNFs deals totaling $180 million
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 05, 2024
CareTrust REIT has purchased or funded the purchase of 13 skilled nursing facilities in two deals totaling approximately $180 million, the company announced Tuesday.
Diversified Healthcare Trust’s senior living portfolio sees month-over-month improvements
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 25, 2023
The performance of Diversified Healthcare Trust’s senior housing operating portfolio, or SHOP, improved slightly in September, despite the company’s uphill climb with a post-pandemic recovery. That’s...
Sabra highlights last year’s e-initiative roadmap in new report
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 03, 2022
Sabra Health Care REIT outlined priorities and initiatives on environmental stewardship, social commitment, corporate governance and community service, with a nod to a freshly created e-initiative roadmap,...
Uptick in demand means opportunities for senior living investors: report
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 25, 2023
The long-term outlook for the US senior living market is positive, according to Berkadia’s US Seniors Housing Commentary for Spring 2023.
Outlook appears rosier for senior housing investors, experts say
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 03, 2024
Healthcare investors, including senior housing ones, are apt to see an uptick in opportunities this year, according to several recent analyses.