LeadingAge urges HUD to exempt senior housing funds from new ‘Buy America’ requirements
By
Alicia Lasek
Jul 19, 2022
Affordable housing funds must be excluded from a new federal requirement that will raise barriers to infrastructure projects key to senior housing, LeadingAge says.
Spot occupancy spikes in June, Welltower reports
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 14, 2022
Spot occupancy in Welltower’s U.S. senior housing operating portfolio rose 120 basis points (1.2%) in the second quarter, with half of that increase occurring in the last two weeks of June, according...
Recession-proof senior housing REITs a ‘good bet’ for investors
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 14, 2022
Debate exists among experts about whether the United States is heading for recession or already is there, but there is some agreement that senior housing is a recession-proof investment.
Pennsylvania budget delivers ‘lifeline’ of $46.7 million to assisted living providers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 12, 2022
Pennsylvania is delivering an “immediate lifeline” to assisted living and other long-term care providers with a $515 million “historical commitment” to the sectors, according to industry advocates....
More news for Tuesday, July 12
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 12, 2022
HUD service coordinator grants delayed until August … Senior living owner settles federal ADA complaint over sign language services … Former assisted living director admits to stealing $16K from community...
The business case for employee well-being interventions
By
Michele Holleran, Ph.D., MBA
Jul 11, 2022
Four stressors are compromising the well-being of the aging services workforce like never before. Here are some best practices to address each of the identified sources of burnout.
The courage of her convictions
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 08, 2022
Response to Juniper Communities’ new reimbursement policy for reproductive healthcare so far has been “phenomenally good,” according to the company’s CEO.
Assisted living recovering more quickly than independent living: NIC
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 08, 2022
Senior living (independent living and assisted living combined) occupancy in the second quarter increased for the fourth quarter in a row, and assisted living is best poised for recovery within the sector,...
Senior living occupancy up for fourth consecutive quarter: NIC
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 07, 2022
Senior living (independent living and assisted living combined) occupancy in the second quarter increased for the fourth quarter in a row, a positive sign for sector recovery, the National Investment Center...
No end in sight for construction labor shortage, experts say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 30, 2022
The labor shortage in construction isn’t going away any time soon. In fact, it is expected to intensify over the next six months, Bisnow reported.