Mergers and acquisitions rise significantly in second quarter
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 22, 2021
Senior living and care investments are on the rise as the U.S. economy begins to recover from the pandemic.
Rate surge seen as threat to middle market enthusiasm
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 27, 2022
Many senior living and care providers across the country have raised their rates this year, as inflation continues to drive expenses for staples such as food, supplies and energy.
Recession could exacerbate ‘deteriorating’ outlook for CCRCs: Fitch
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 19, 2023
A possible recession is looming around the corner and could spell trouble for continuing care retirement / life plan communities, according to a report released Monday by Fitch Ratings.
Diversity and inclusion progress continues despite COVID-19 challenges: Study
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 12, 2022
Most corporate human resources diversity leaders (67%) believe that the pandemic has not adversely affected improvements that their organizations have made related to diversity and inclusion, according...
Last year’s momentum carries over into first quarter, Welltower says
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 12, 2022
Last year’s momentum carried over into the first quarter “and translated into the first period of year-over-year bottom-line growth for our company since the beginning of [the] pandemic,” Welltower...
Proposed merger ‘best path forward’ for DHC, REIT says, but shareholder group disagrees
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 24, 2023
The “inconsistent” performance of the senior housing properties in Diversified Healthcare Trust’s portfolio is one reason that the Newton, MA-based real estate investment trust’s previously announced...
Amedisys receives $3.26 billion all-cash buyout offer from UnitedHealth Group’s Optum unit
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 06, 2023
Home health and hospice provider Amedisys received an unsolicited all-cash, $3.26 billion ($100 per share) offer Monday from UnitedHealth, through its Optum unit, to acquire all of the outstanding shares...
How providers can retain older employees: report
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 23, 2021
Whether by choice or out of financial necessity, a growing number of caregivers are working past traditional retirement age, and employers need to take steps to retain those seasoned employees, according...
As talks continue about a proposed merger between real estate investment trusts Diversified Healthcare Trust and Office Properties Income Trust, the accumulation of shares of DHC stock by Adam Portnoy...
Providers continue to face workforce challenges as Careers in Aging Week arrives
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 27, 2023
The long-term care industry is celebrating frontline workers this week during Careers in Aging Week as they continue to face workforce shortages.