Pandemic has distinct effects for independent living and middle-market senior living operators, REITs...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Lois A. Bowers
May 11, 2020
Operators of independent living communities and operators of senior living communities targeting middle-income individuals have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic in ways that differ from other senior living...
Small-business owners could face challenges related to PPP loan forgiveness
By
Amy Novotney
May 06, 2020
The Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program has been plagued by technical glitches and complaints of misallocated funds, but many experts say the biggest challenges may come when...
COVID-19 has ‘disproportionate effect’ on long-term care: study
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 24, 2020
As the House of Representatives passed a $484 billion bill with new COVID-19-related funding, a study published Thursday by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that COVID-19 has had a “disproportionate...
Motley Fool: Omega’s SNF-focused portfolio may buffer it from pandemic fallout — or will it?
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 24, 2020
Historically, investors have often viewed independent and assisted living communities — most often paid for out-of-pocket by residents — as safer bets than skilled nursing facilities, which generally...
Pandemic not dampening desire for luxury retirement living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 21, 2020
A pandemic is not preventing Moorings Park Grande Lake in Naples, FL, from opening and continuing to attract interest. “We have closed over $77 million in sales during the last two weeks,” a Moorings...
Pandemic putting pressure on seniors housing: Marcus & Millichap
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Amy Novotney
Apr 14, 2020
The senior living industry may be one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, yet with operators well suited to manage infectious diseases, and the strength of the seniors housing market prior...
SNFs to pay $10K more per day to comply with CMS guidance
By
Danielle Brown
Apr 07, 2020
Nursing homes could be forced to spend an additional $10,000 per day on equipment in order to meet the latest federal requirements during the COVID-19 response, according to experts.
Focus on: Reducing medication overload remains a challenge
By
Judith Garber
Shannon Brownlee
Apr 01, 2020
Operators can take preventive measures to reduce adverse drug events in their communities, these two authors assert.
Ventas, Welltower comment on COVID-19; Genesis reports 4th-quarter loss
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 18, 2020
The CEOs of two large senior housing real estate investment trusts reassured their residents, staff and investors Tuesday that the companies are prioritizing resident and staff health and safety above...
Today’s senior living blends hospitality with residential care
By
Colin Marshall
Mar 16, 2020
Senior living management companies need to be responsive and agile to adapt to the ever-changing demands of the market. What does this mean when you have an existing community that needs retrofitting so...