Despite court order over noise pollution, graduate students become musicians-in-residence at Arizona...
By
Amy Novotney
Nov 30, 2021
Even as an Arizona life plan community and its residents continue to file noise complaints against a live music venue across the street, the in-house music scene is thriving at the community.
Provider boosts cybersecurity infrastructure, training after 2 ransomware attacks
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 29, 2021
Cincinnati-based Episcopal Retirement Services said that it is implementing additional safeguards to its existing cybersecurity infrastructure and enhancing employee cybersecurity training after experiencing...
As COVID-19 booster shots become available to all adults, operators encourage workers to get them, ponder...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 22, 2021
As COVID-19 vaccination booster shots open up to all U.S. adults, senior living industry leaders tell McKnight’s Senior Living that they continue to encourage their employees to get the shots and will...
Immigration restructuring could ease long-term care workforce crisis, industry coalition tells State...
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 22, 2021
Prioritizing immigration visas for nurses, waiving immigration visa interviews and expanding in-person interviews to allow for virtual interviews would help address workforce challenges facing long-term...
Florida lawmakers take on federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 19, 2021
A series of state bills aimed at dismantling employer COVID-19 vaccine mandates is headed to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk, potentially making the state the first to fine employers for requiring vaccinations.
Lead volumes improving, construction lending is increasing: NIC survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 19, 2021
Lead volumes are heading toward pre-pandemic levels, and construction lending is on the rise, according to Wave 34 of the Executive Survey released Thursday by the National Investment Center for Seniors...
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...
Pent-up demand, occupancy gains making senior living, skilled nursing ripe for investment: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 12, 2021
The confluence of near-term pandemic-induced challenges and long-term potential in the seniors housing and skilled nursing facilities sector presents a window of opportunity for investors, according to...
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.