Here’s a look at some of the news that occupied many minds in senior living over the past year.
Earnings calls detail big plans for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 05, 2019
HCP — which announced a new name, a new ticker symbol, the promotions of several individuals and multimillion dollar deals involving Brookdale Senior Living and Capital Senior Living — wasn’t the...
5.9 million more could afford senior living if annual costs were cut by $15,000
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 21, 2019
But where will those cuts come from? The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care is looking to operators, develops, builders and others for answers.
Kendal CEO Vassar Byrd discusses Kendal, her previous position and ‘some really fun things’
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 24, 2024
New Kendal Corp. CEO Vassar Byrd recently spent a few minutes with McKnight’s Senior Living discussing her professional roles, her love of dragon boat racing, and how the those two worlds could overlap.
‘Profound’ financial, workforce challenges persist for senior living providers as 2024 begins
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2024
Senior living operators will continue to face inflationary pressures and capital market challenges in 2024, but some effects may lessen before the year is out, according to senior living industry experts....
‘Plain vanilla’ senior living still won’t do
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 18, 2023
As McKnight’s Senior Living turns 20, Bob Kramer discusses how operators must customize and personalize their offerings to attract and keep residents.
3 big challenges for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 15, 2023
As McKnight’s Senior Living marks its 20th anniversary, what’s ahead for senior living? John O’Connor, editorial director, vice president and associate publisher, said he sees three major challenges...
COVID, workforce, financial issues confront senior living providers as 2023 starts, leaders say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 03, 2023
Addressing the burnout plaguing existing employees while working to entice others to join the industry will be a focus of providers in 2023.
CareTrust REIT hasn’t ‘written off’ senior living, CEO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 10, 2022
CareTrust REIT’s investment pipeline consists primarily of skilled nursing and behavioral health properties right now rather than senior living communities, Chief Investment Officer Mark Lamb said Wednesday...
Sonida Senior Living makes first acquisition in 5 years amid ‘a lot of good news’
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 24, 2022
Sonida Senior Living made its first acquisition in almost five years in the first quarter, when the company also experienced “a lot of good news” regarding occupancy and revenue growth, executives...