Increase in vaccinations likely behind acceleration in senior living move-ins: NIC
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 29, 2021
The pace of move-ins over the past 30 days has ticked up within independent living, assisted living and memory care units, according to data collected from the most recent Executive Survey conducted by...
Even amid COVID surge, many seniors housing operators not increasing move-in restrictions: NIC
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Amy Novotney
Jan 15, 2021
Despite reports of record-high COVID-19 cases across the country occurring daily, roughly two-thirds of long-term care organizations report that they have not increased move-in restrictions. That’s according...
More than 80% of assisted living facilities report occupancy declines: NIC
By
Amy Novotney
May 01, 2020
Roughly four-in-five assisted living communities and nursing facilities are reporting occupancy rate declines compared with a month ago, according to data collected last week from owners and executives...
COVID-19 penetration lowest in independent living: NIC survey
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Amy Novotney
Jul 24, 2020
COVID-19 penetration rates remain lowest in independent care settings, finds the latest survey released Thursday by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
WSJ: Seniors housing could face big vacancies with telemedicine available to help with care needs at...
By
Amy Novotney
May 13, 2020
The ongoing spread of COVID-19 within skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities and a national surge in telemedicine use may be two key factors fueling a push for seniors to age at home,...
More news for Thursday, July 28
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 28, 2022
The pandemic changed way senior living industry is perceived, operated: Kramer … Partnership offers Maryland providers access to digital advance care technology … Moderna bests Pfizer vaccine in protecting...
New research could help attract residents, but a to-do list remains
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 07, 2021
Senior living operators received some good news last week with the publication of the results of a long-awaited study of COVID mortality rates in the United States in residential senior housing and care...
Long-term care lenders say COVID-19 continues to affect terms, requirements
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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...
Why telehealth is here to stay: The opportunity for senior living
By
Robert G. Kramer
Kelsey Mellard
Oct 29, 2020
The immediate necessity of telehealth due to the pandemic will diminish soon, we hope, but continued investment and use will be critical to enabling older adults to have healthcare come to them rather...
‘Right now’ is most challenging time for many senior living providers
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 30, 2021
Continued unemployment compensation, wage pressures, decreased occupancy and increased costs continue to create challenges for many senior living providers, according to speakers at an Argentum congressional...