Welltower, Diversified Healthcare Trust takes steps to address financial impact of COVID-19 pandemic
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Amy Novotney
Apr 04, 2020
Toledo, OH-based real estate investment trust Welltower announced several steps late Wednesday that the firm has taken in recent weeks to strengthen its balance sheet and enhance its liquidity profile.
Analysts mull recovery prospects for seniors housing REITs
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Amy Novotney
May 18, 2020
A week after the sector’s largest companies reported first-quarter earnings, several analysts have shared their views on how healthcare real estate investment trusts are faring amidst the ongoing COVID-19...
NHI’s third-quarter results suggest that tenant credit risk is getting worse as the pandemic continues
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Amy Novotney
Nov 11, 2020
Despite strong rent collections in October and November, Murfreesboro, TN-based National Health Investors may be in for some tough quarters ahead as its senior housing portfolio faces additional stress...
Nursing home firms snag high-powered lobbyists
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Amy Novotney
Aug 18, 2020
An analysis published in the New York Times Sunday examined the efforts of some of the country’s largest nursing home companies to assemble lobbyists to help advocate for protection against lawsuits,...
Coronavirus forcing investors to realize seniors housing is not just a real estate play
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Amy Novotney
May 14, 2020
After years spent viewing seniors housing as a potential cash cow given the graying of the baby boomer generation, the coronavirus pandemic is forcing investors in the sector to recognize that they are...
CFOs see pandemic recovery requiring more than three months: survey
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Amy Novotney
May 14, 2020
A quick return to “business as usual” after COVID-19 is appearing less and less likely, with nearly 60% of chief financial leaders across the nation reporting that they believe it will take their companies...
COVID-19 shouldn’t stop senior living operators from planning for the future: speakers
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Amy Novotney
Nov 11, 2020
Shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic began, Asbury Communities President and CEO Doug Leidig knew he needed to abandon his firm’s current five-year strategic plan, which was supposed to be in place until...
Expansion will proceed, despite COVID-19 challenges
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Amy Novotney
Jul 30, 2020
Investment Banking firm HJ Sims recently announced the successful closure of $6.6 million in financing for pre-development capital toward the pursuit of an expansion at the Raleigh, NC-based life plan...
Regional Health Properties experiences continued occupancy decreases, increased costs due to COVID-19
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Amy Novotney
Aug 24, 2020
Regional Health Properties reported last week that the Suwanee, GA-based real estate investment trust had collected 85% of its expected monthly rental receipts from tenants through July, adding that the...
Banks preparing for flood of small-business loan forgiveness applications as lawmakers delay passing...
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Amy Novotney
May 26, 2020
Companies that received funding under the Paycheck Protection Program in early April can begin to submit forgiveness applications this week, even as lawmakers consider program modifications.