BMO Capital Markets predicts elongated seniors housing recovery, changes outlooks for REITs
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 11, 2021
Although the COVID-19 vaccines are expected to become more widely available as the first quarter continues, investment banking firm BMO Capital Markets is predicting an elongated recovery for the senior...
Vaccine news boosts analysts’ views on skilled nursing; concerns remain around future of seniors housing:...
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 23, 2020
As Nareit’s REITworld: 2020 Annual Conference wrapped up last week, analysts at Mizuho Securities USA say they remain positive on the skilled nursing sector given the promising vaccine news, strong government...
Ventas reiterates commitment to senior living, despite pandemic’s effects
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 09, 2020
Remaining “sober and clear-eyed” about the national increase in COVID-19 cases, Ventas Chairman and CEO Debra Cafaro said Friday that the Chicago-based real estate investment trust remains committed...
Ventas, Sabra exceed analysts’ third-quarter expectations, but continued occupancy concerns loom
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Amy Novotney
Nov 09, 2020
Chicago-based Ventas reported third-quarter funds from operations of 75 cents per share Friday, coming in above analysts’ expectations for the real estate investment trust but still 22% lower than a...
Ventas, CareTrust REIT hope for COVID aid for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 10, 2020
Ventas and CareTrust REIT executives said Friday they are hopeful that senior living operators will receive assistance to battle the coronavirus in the next federal aid package.
Occupancy declines continue, despite new admissions: report
By
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...
Chicago-based Ventas slashed its quarterly dividend by 43% Friday, declaring a 45 cents per share second quarter dividend payable July 14. That’s down from the 79 cents per share payout a quarter earlier....
Healthpeak, Ventas receive nearly all of April and May rent from seniors housing operators
By
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...
Analysts mull recovery prospects for seniors housing REITs
By
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...
Senior living occupancy could be cut in half next year: BMO
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 06, 2020
Occupancy at senior living communities potentially could fall by half in the next year if move-ins come to a halt as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to BMO Capital Markets.