Leaders identify funding sources for senior living wellness model
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 22, 2022
Senior living operators looking for ways to pay for an increased presence of wellness programming in their communities have several options, concluded a think tank of senior living leaders who attended...
Operators ‘scrambling’ to get loans closed as interest rate hike looms
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 22, 2022
As the Federal Reserve prepare to raise the interest rate another 75 basis points at a meeting next week, senior housing borrowers are looking to secure loan terms, says Jessica Johnson, manager of Healthcare...
Pandemic was ‘ignition switch’ to underscore quality-of-life issues for residents, staff: experts
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2022
Indoor air quality is one of the most significant factors in creating a healthy environment in senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities, according to panelists who spoke during a McKnight’s...
Senior living investors anticipate rising cap rates over next year, survey shows
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 20, 2022
More than 71% of investors expect rising interest rates and other pressures to push capitalization rates up over the next 12 months. That’s according to respondents in the ninth annual Wealth Management...
Brookdale, Sonida CEOs: Embracing change is vital for senior living leaders
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 14, 2022
Effective leaders have a “toolbox” of fortitude and humility to draw upon to help them navigate changes that arise, senior living executives said during Wednesday’s leadership huddle hosted by the...
Spot occupancy spikes in June, Welltower reports
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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
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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.
State-level policies make difference to direct care workforce: PHI report
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 13, 2022
State-level policies targeting direct care workers made a difference during the pandemic — over and above federal support provided to long-term care providers. But long-term transformation is necessary...
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,...
Long-term care eligible for cut of $2M in workforce development grants
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 08, 2022
Wisconsin’s senior living and care operators are eligible to receive their share of the state’s $2 million grants from the Department of Workforce Development.