Omega says assisted living is a strength in portfolio, but focus remains on skilled nursing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 15, 2018
Omega Healthcare Investors counts among its strengths one of its senior living partners, CEO Taylor Pickett told those participating in an earnings call on Wednesday. But the REIT’s portfolio continues...
LTC Properties defers or abates $2 million in rent as operators feel ‘some stress’
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Lois A. Bowers
May 02, 2022
Long-term care operators felt “some stress” in the first quarter as they continued to confront labor pressures and inflation, LTC Properties Chairman and CEO Wendy Simpson said Friday during the Westlake...
Omega, Maplewood looking for ‘next big opportunity’ in urban senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 07, 2019
With the Inspir Carnegie Hill assisted living and memory care community expected to open early next year in Manhattan, Omega Healthcare Investors and Maplewood Senior Living are “actively looking for...
Big senior living stories of 2021
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 22, 2021
2021 began with the hope that the new COVID-19 vaccine being rolled out to assisted living communities and nursing homes would help control a pandemic that had caused so much illness, death, loneliness,...
Wellness plans ‘a work in progress’
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Lois A. Bowers
Apr 22, 2019
If you’re looking for your organization’s employee wellness plan to pay dividends in the form of lower healthcare costs and absenteeism rates as well as higher job tenure and performance, then a new...
Assisted living, addiction treatment focus of diversification strategy for Sabra in 2022
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Lois A. Bowers
May 06, 2022
Assisted living figures prominently into the 2022 plans for Sabra Health Care REIT as the company seeks to diversify its portfolio and reduce its exposure to skilled nursing, CEO, President and Chair Rick...
Obama-era ‘joint employer’ definition back in effect
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 27, 2018
The definition of “joint employer” is reverting to one established during the Obama administration after the National Labor Relations Board announced Monday that one of its members had a potential...
Kindred relationship offers insights into Brookdale changes, Cafaro says
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Lois A. Bowers
Sep 15, 2017
Ventas’ focus when it comes to improving the return on its investment in Brookdale Senior Living is reminiscent of the real estate investment trust’s relationship with Kindred Healthcare, Ventas...
NCAL guidance aims to prevent elder abuse via social media
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Lois A. Bowers
Jun 16, 2016
Senior living providers must develop social media policies, train employees on appropriate use of social media, and investigate potentially inappropriate behavior related to social media when it has been...
Section 232 program changes expand loan options
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 16, 2016
Senior housing operators soon may have more loan options available to them, given impending changes to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Section 232 Healthcare Facility Insurance...