Philanthropy as a tool to unite senior living communities during the pandemic
By
Walker Konkle
Apr 25, 2022
Although the long-term effects of the pandemic are still unfolding, we can rest assured that our communities are stronger today because of the way we pulled together when it mattered most. May that never...
Five Star, Diversified Healthcare adopt ‘slow and steady’ response to pandemic
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 06, 2020
Expense pressures on the senior living industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic are expected to persist in the near term, creating operational headwinds, but a slow and steady response to the crisis will...
‘Most sought after’ is a good position to be in
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 21, 2021
With senior living occupancy seemingly having bottomed out and now trending upward for several providers as the effects of the pandemic wane, more good news recently came for the senior living industry,...
Solinity’s first management project will address middle-market need
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 11, 2018
Knoxville, TN-based Solinity has entered into its first management project, which is designed to fulfill a need in Montgomery, AL, for middle-market senior housing.
7 hot markets for new seniors housing inventory
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 27, 2017
Almost one-third of the 35,000 units of seniors housing units added in primary and secondary markets over the past year have been built in seven metropolitan markets, according to National Investment Center...
Vaccine priority may not be enough to boost senior living occupancy: speakers
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 14, 2020
Even as the first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are set to be administered this week, many in the senior living industry are predicting a long, dark winter ahead, with continuing occupancy and move-in rate...
Ventas remains ‘bullish’ on seniors housing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 31, 2016
Ventas remains confident about seniors housing as an investment for several reasons, the REIT’s executives told analysts Friday during a second-quarter earnings call.
Ensign Group has strong first quarter; National Health Investors withdraws guidance
By
Amy Novotney
May 13, 2020
San Juan Capistrano, CA-based Ensign Group reported a nearly 30% quarter-over-quarter increase in its per-share earnings, according to information discussed during the firm’s 2020 first-quarter earnings...
New Senior to pay $50 million to bring management in-house after strategic review
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 10, 2018
New Senior Investment Group expects to save $10 million annually by bringing its management in-house, the REIT announced Thursday as it released its second-quarter financial results. But first the company...
Senior living development costs expected to increase in 2020
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 05, 2020
Senior living development costs are expected to increase modestly in 2020, even as development activity is somewhat reduced, according to a new report by CBRE.