Staffing remains top challenge for senior living operators: NIC
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 17, 2021
Staffing shortages continue to plague senior living and other long-term care operators, with attracting community and caregiving staff remaining a “significant challenge,” along with increasing turnover,...
Defenseless spending
By
John O'Connor
Dec 16, 2021
The hurdles to getting coronavirus relief stand in sharp contrast to the way lawmakers are tossing billions at defense contractors and other makers of industrial-grade weaponry.
Senior housing: Positive outlook with challenging unknowns
By
Matt Caine
Dec 13, 2021
The coronavirus pandemic has presented a myriad of challenges for the senior housing sector. Even with the vaccine rollout earlier this year, many of these issues remain as the virulent delta variant and...
Biden pledges to lower prescription drug prices for Americans
Dec 07, 2021
But the biggest policy change — letting Medicare negotiate prices for prescription drugs — will not start to lower costs until 2025.
Delays, uncertainty prompt legislation to address Provider Relief Fund
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 18, 2021
With the House poised — maybe — to vote this week on the $1.75 trillion social spending bill, Argentum said it remains disappointed that senior living remains excluded in the legislation. But leaders...
Diversified Healthcare Trust ‘well positioned’ following Five Star community transitions, RMR CEO...
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 18, 2021
Diversified Healthcare Trust is “well positioned to unlock value and improve performance within its senior living portfolio,” RMR Group President and CEO Adam Portnoy said during the company’s third-quarter...
Strategic investments, rebranding highlight Capital Senior Living’s pandemic recovery strategy
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 12, 2021
The third quarter was pivotal for Capital Senior Living, which completed a strategic investment with Conversant Capital and launched a rebranding initiative.
Invesque thrusts more prominently into senior living with active portfolio
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 12, 2021
Invesque Chairman and CEO Scott White said it’s been a busy year with active portfolio management as the company continues its push into the seniors housing sector through strategic transitions, dispositions...
Earnings calls wrap-up: Invesque, Capital Senior Living
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 12, 2021
Companies focus on portfolio management among costs and labor availability pressures.
Vaccination, labor availability ‘critical’ to restoring occupancy, performance: Omega
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 08, 2021
The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has helped stem the spread and adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic, but senior living operators continue to battle with increasing costs driven by the scarcity...