Assisted living, memory care have quickest lease-ups, NIC says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 07, 2018
Assisted living and memory care units have higher median occupancy rates than independent living and skilled nursing units both two and four years after opening, according to the National Investment Center...
Brookdale ‘firmly on road to recovery’ after 8 consecutive months of occupancy growth, CEO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 08, 2021
With eight consecutive months of occupancy growth, including the largest average occupancy increase in “at least the last six years” during the third quarter, Brookdale Senior Living is “firmly on...
With worst of pandemic in rearview mirror, LTC focuses on growth: CEO
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 01, 2022
Confident that much of the “angst” that LTC Properties experienced during the pandemic is now “in the rearview mirror,” Wendy Simpson, chairman and CEO of the Westlake Village, CA, real estate...
Business briefs for Wednesday, Nov. 18
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 18, 2020
Welltower, NHI provide business updates around October rent collection, occupancy … New Hampshire reinstates extra weekly stipend for nursing home workers until end of 2020 … Financial services firm...
Despite occupancy improvements, near-term outlook still ‘highly unpredictable’: Welltower
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 30, 2021
Following the rapid distribution and high acceptance rate of COVID-19 vaccinations by residents within assisted living and memory care communities in the United States and United Kingdom, Welltower’s...
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.
Long-term care lenders say COVID-19 continues to affect terms, requirements
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 07, 2021
As senior living and skilled nursing residents complete their COVID-19 vaccinations and case counts continue to decrease within the setting, some banks may be getting ready to re-enter the long-term care...
Business briefs, Feb. 29
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 29, 2024
As senior living occupancy, revenues rebound from pandemic, Sabra looks to build on ‘organic growth’ … HHS announces direct care workforce initiatives … House set to vote on bill that could give...
‘Remarkable turnaround’ in demand boosts occupancy, rent growth
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 27, 2023
A “remarkable turnaround” in demand for senior living is benefiting occupancy rates and rent growth, according to a new report from Marcus & Millichap.
Acquisition loans on the rise, experts say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 02, 2023
Several factors are contributing to the increase in acquisition loans, according to the experts at Cambridge Senior Housing & Healthcare Capital.