AlerisLife names Jeff Leer president and CEO, plans cost cuts, reorganization
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2022
Jeff Leer has been appointed president and CEO of Newton, MA-based AlerisLife, a position he has held on an interim basis since former President and CEO Katie Potter resigned April 30.
Will there be strong ‘headwinds’ for senior living operations in 2019?
By
Jim Moore
Jun 03, 2019
You’ve got questions; we’ve got anwers! There are some significant challenges to address.
Resident screening: How safe are your senior living communities?
By
Tim Blackwell
Dec 17, 2015
Potential residents will perceive greater safety and, therefore, greater peace of mind at properties that screen applicants.
Aegis, Blue Moon launch second joint venture to acquire 10-community, $350M senior living portfolio from...
By
Amy Novotney
Jan 13, 2021
Aegis Living and senior housing private equity investor Blue Moon Capital Partners entered a second joint venture Tuesday with the acquisition of 10 communities across California, Washington and Nevada...
Five Star considers selling communities to address financial woes
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 15, 2018
Five Star Senior Living may sell some of its senior living communities or repurpose units within communities to help solve financial issues that cast “substantial doubt on our ability to continue as...
Florida extends protection against COVID-19 legal claims for another year
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 28, 2022
Long-term care and other healthcare providers will be protected against COVID-19-related legal claims until June 1, 2023, under a bill signed into law Thursday by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R).
Earnings call recap: Pennant Group, National Health Investors
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 11, 2022
The Pennant Group and National Health Investors held first-quarter earnings calls Tuesday.
Operators ‘scrambling’ to get loans closed as interest rate hike looms
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 22, 2022
As the Federal Reserve prepare to raise the interest rate another 75 basis points at a meeting next week, senior housing borrowers are looking to secure loan terms, says Jessica Johnson, manager of Healthcare...
Illinois first state to require dementia diagnosis training for healthcare professionals
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 20, 2021
Illinois is the first state in the nation to require Alzheimer’s diagnosis training for healthcare professionals, officials said this week, thanks to a new law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday.
Earnings call roundup: Ventas, CareTrust REIT, National HealthCare Corp.
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 08, 2022
CareTrust REIT, National HealthCare Corp. and Ventas held second-quarter earnings calls or released earnings reports on Friday.