The NBA can help seniors housing operators tackle the COVID-19 pandemic
By
Amy Novotney
Jul 30, 2020
With the National Basketball Association set to resume its season tomorrow, COVID-19 is forcing the league to focus on new ways of doing business. And there’s a lot seniors housing and care can learn...
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...
Residents in for-profit nursing homes face higher COVID-19 risk, study finds
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Amy Novotney
Jun 12, 2020
A preliminary analysis of data released Wednesday on the incidence of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes finds more cases per capita in for-profit facilities compared with nonprofit or public homes.
WSJ: Seniors housing could face big vacancies with telemedicine available to help with care needs at...
By
Amy Novotney
May 13, 2020
The ongoing spread of COVID-19 within skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities and a national surge in telemedicine use may be two key factors fueling a push for seniors to age at home,...
COVID-19 roundup: Stocks up after emergency efforts to buffer pandemic fallout; NIC economist declares...
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Amy Novotney
Mar 20, 2020
U.S. stocks closed higher Thursday after central banks around the world rolled out several emergency measures designed to lessen the economic fallout stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Between Wednesday...
Skilled nursing occupancy begins to stabilize: NIC
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Amy Novotney
May 07, 2021
Occupancy at U.S. skilled nursing facilities increased to 71.2% in February, as reported by the latest monthly skilled nursing data released Thursday from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing...
Data supports trending improvement in move-ins and occupancy rates, but staffing shortages persist: NIC...
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 16, 2021
Many operators have been eagerly anticipating a boost in occupancy due to the COVID-19 vaccine availability, and the latest executive survey results, released Thursday from the National Investment Center...
Industry must capitalize on ‘historic moment’ of change for skilled nursing: expert
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Amy Novotney
Apr 14, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the country’s long-term care system, particularly in skilled nursing facilities, as “deeply flawed, chronically underfunded and in need of reform,” according to...
Increase in vaccinations likely behind acceleration in senior living move-ins: NIC
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Amy Novotney
Jan 29, 2021
The pace of move-ins over the past 30 days has ticked up within independent living, assisted living and memory care units, according to data collected from the most recent Executive Survey conducted by...
Even amid COVID surge, many seniors housing operators not increasing move-in restrictions: NIC
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 15, 2021
Despite reports of record-high COVID-19 cases across the country occurring daily, roughly two-thirds of long-term care organizations report that they have not increased move-in restrictions. That’s according...