Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen talks about recession, minimum wage, immigration, entitlements and ‘root...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 13, 2019
Janet Yellen hit on numerous topics Thursday in the opening session of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Fall Conference.
Opportunities await beyond near-term challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 11, 2019
Recent news is enough to cause any operator, developer or investor to reach for the aspirin. A look at data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care, as well as discussions with experts...
People in the news, Sept. 10
Sep 10, 2019
Appointments, promotions and other news involving the Benchmark, Civitas Senior Living, Discovery Senior Living, Edgehill, Family CareSpace, Friendship, Golden LivingCenters, LeadingAge Ohio, Legacy Senior...
Initiative uncovers Hawaii’s unique, and not so unique, workforce challenges
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 30, 2019
A first-ever survey by the Healthcare Association of Hawaii uncovers staffing and education challenges for assisted living, skilled nursing and other providers. The group now is working on solutions.
Ensign Group sets record date for Pennant Group spinoff
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 29, 2019
The Ensign Group has set a record date of Sept. 20 for the previously announced spinoff of its subsidiary, The Pennant Group, the San Juan Capistrano, CA-based company announced Wednesday.
Healthcare, real estate and the Stanley Cup
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 14, 2019
Debra A. Cafaro, chairman and CEO of real estate investment trust Ventas Inc. recently spent a few minutes answering questions for McKnight’s Senior Living about the middle market, sustainability and...
Best 55+ community rankings released
By
Mallory Hackett
Aug 09, 2019
On Top of the World in Ocala, FL, is at the top of the list for the Best 55+ Active Adult Communities of 2019 curated by 55places.com. Florida took six spots on the list, in fact.
Omega, Omnicare executives talk about the importance of senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 08, 2019
Omega Healthcare Investors and CVS Health Corp. executives talked about the importance of senior living to their plans Wednesday on their second-quarter earnings calls.
HCP closes on $866 million in acquisitions as it transforms senior housing portfolio
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 02, 2019
HCP continues work to transform the senior housing part of its portfolio, closing on $866 million in acquisitions in the second quarter, among other actions. The REIT’s CEO also commented on HCP’s...
Ventas: ‘Optimism remains’ about senior housing
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 29, 2019
Ventas executives said Friday that they have high expectations for performance in the real estate investment trust’s U.S. senior living portfolio over the next five years, although they don’t expect...