SNFs and memory care units reporting improvements in occupancy rates: NIC survey
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 04, 2020
More organizations that deliver care for those with greater needs — including skilled nursing and memory care units — have been reporting occupancy improvements, according to data collected from the...
Dementia training tied to license renewals for emergency services workers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 07, 2022
Emergency medical services workers will be required to undergo training on caring and treating individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias under a new bill passed by the Illinois Legislature.
CareTrust says ‘operator first’ philosophy helped it grow during ‘unprecedented headwinds’ of...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 12, 2021
CareTrust REIT’s “operator first” investment philosophy proved valuable in guiding the San Clemente, CA-based healthcare real estate investment trust successfully through the COVID-19 pandemic, executives...
Berkadia closes $10 million loan for affordable seniors housing property
Oct 01, 2015
The borrower, Grace Tower, Inc., a California nonprofit entity, will use the construction financing to rehabilitate the property over 12 months.
Sabra has $1 billion acquisition pipeline, but don’t expect big news soon
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 03, 2017
Sabra Health Care REIT has a $1 billion acquisition pipeline, CEO Rick Matros told participants in a third-quarter earnings call on Thursday. But don’t expect any big announcements from the real...
Sabra to buy 49% stake in $1.62 billion Enlivant portfolio
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 20, 2017
Sabra Health Care REIT will acquire a 49% equity interest in a $1.62 billion portfolio of 183 senior housing communities managed by Enlivant, the companies announced Tuesday.
Staffing shortage severity may be lessening, executives say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 06, 2022
Severe staffing shortages in long-term care may be lessening, according to results of Wave 40 of the Executive Survey, released Thursday by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Senior housing deals drop to new low in Q3
By
Kimberly Marselas
Oct 13, 2020
Publicly announced acquisitions in the senior housing and care fell to a new low in the third quarter, according to a report.
Healthpeak shifts focus from seniors housing; analysts question dividend sustainability
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 04, 2020
Irvine, CA-based Healthpeak Properties is making good on its previously indicated intentions of a potential exit of its senior housing operating portfolio and triple-net lease assets. The real estate investment...
Five Star CEO: Restructuring is ‘permanent solution’
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 09, 2019
The restructuring agreement signed in April with Senior Housing Properties Trust “is a permanent solution” to the financial woes of Five Star Senior Living, President and CEO Katie Potter said Wednesday...