PointClickCare puts IPO on hold, closes $85 million round of financing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 01, 2017
PointClickCare has put plans for an initial public offering on hold, instead closing an $85 million round of financing. The company said it plans to use the funds to accelerate its focus on delivering...
Case for a makeover
By
Amy Novotney
Jun 01, 2015
It’s imperative to roll out an appeal for renovating in the right way, including starting with a master plan, and having a way to minimize disruption to residents while work is underway.
Operators pursue unit conversion strategy
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 04, 2016
Two senior living operators are taking different approaches to unit conversion in an effort to make their portfolios more profitable, according to comments made during first-quarter earnings calls this...
How wayfinding can increase the feeling of security in your community
By
Lisa B. Bixler, AIA, CAPS, LEED AP
Colin Healy, CAPS, LEED GA
John Hrivnak, AIA, LEED AP
Dec 10, 2018
Wayfinding is more than signage. It can help visitors and residents feel welcome and secure in a senior living community.
Long-term care market optimism increases year over year: survey
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Mar 06, 2024
Senior living and care investments are poised for even or increased growth in 2024, according to the results of a survey by Dallas-based BBG real estate services.
Western North Carolina sees first newly built CCRC in 20 years
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Aug 16, 2022
Legacy at Mills River, projected to open in late 2024, will be the first new continuing care retirement community to be built in western North Carolina in more than 20 years.
Home care touches everyone
By
Liza Berger
Jul 16, 2021
As I listened to lawmakers promote the Better Care Better Jobs Act on Monday, I was struck by how personal the discussion around home care is. Basically, it is one of those great equalizers that puts everyone,...
With a year of ‘solid progress and growth,’ Brookdale says it is prepared to meet demand for senior...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Nov 08, 2023
Upon experiencing another “strong” quarter of growth, Brookdale Senior Living is seeing the positive results of its recovery strategy by focusing on profitable and sustainable growth, executives said...
ASHA to induct 4 into Senior Living Hall of Fame for 2020
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 06, 2020
Juniper Communities founder and CEO Lynne Katzmann, Ph.D.; the late founders of Koelsch Communities, Emmett and Alice Koelsch; and ProMatura Group founder Margaret Wylde, Ph.D., will be inducted into the...
The science of safety
By
John Andrews
Jun 01, 2014
Technology is enabling assisted living operators to keep residents secure without intruding on their independence and privacy.