Aging groups see ‘skinny’ bill as a lightweight proposal
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Amy Novotney
Aug 20, 2020
Aging services providers criticized a new version of the Senate Republican leadership’s Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools Act proposal released Wednesday, saying it does little...
House passes two bills supporting affordable seniors housing
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Amy Novotney
Jul 06, 2020
Affordable senior housing received a strong boost of support from the House last week as lawmakers passed two pieces of legislation: the Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020 and the Moving...
Occupancy declines continue, despite new admissions: report
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Amy Novotney
Jul 01, 2020
Occupancy downturns are continuing, even as many senior living operators begin accepting new residents. It’s a sign that the industry still has a long, slow recovery ahead, according to a report...
Looking for provider relief funds? These tips can help
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Amy Novotney
Jun 25, 2020
Earlier this month, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that it would distribute approximately $15 billion in grants to eligible state Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program...
Pandemic could be even worse for older workers’ retirement than the Great Recession: economists
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Amy Novotney
Jun 25, 2020
In a new analysis for CNN, two economists predict that the COVID-19 will have an even more profound effect on the retirement savings of older American workers’ than the Great Recession did more than...
Brookdale teams up with Executive Coaching Connections to support executive directors
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Amy Novotney
Jun 18, 2020
In response to the leadership challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, Brookdale Senior Living partnered with Chicago-based Executive Coaching Connections to pilot a leadership and professional development...
Long-term view of seniors housing remains positive: report
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Amy Novotney
Jun 08, 2020
As COVID-19 continues to take a toll on seniors housing demand and profitability, a new global report from PGIM Real Estate ultimately makes the case for optimism in the sector.
Healthpeak, Ventas receive nearly all of April and May rent from seniors housing operators
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Amy Novotney
Jun 04, 2020
Chicago-based Ventas received substantially all April and May rents from its triple-net senior housing tenants, according to an investor presentation given by the real estate investment trust this week...
Treasury Department requires employers seeking small-business loan forgiveness to disclose job offer...
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Amy Novotney
Jun 03, 2020
The Treasury Department has issued an interim final rule stating that borrowers using the Paycheck Protection Program who rehire employees and/or restore salary or wage levels by June 30 will still be...
Belmont Senior Living president: Operating costs triple when facility has a positive case of COVID-19
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Amy Novotney
May 22, 2020
A positive case of COVID-19 can more than triple a senior living operator’s equipment costs to prevent the virus’ spread, according to Belmont Village Senior Living President Mercedes Kerr. Kerr joined...