SNFs face ‘increased and increasingly hostile’ government scrutiny, attorneys say
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jun 06, 2024
The increased scrutiny facing nursing home providers since the COVID-19 pandemic includes “overall increased and increasingly sort of hostile approach by surveyors in the quality-of-care area,” according...
Brookdale’s $125M offering of tangible equity units causing concern for investors
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 22, 2022
Brookdale Senior Living’s recent announced that it began a public offering of 2.5 million tangible equity units, with an aggregate stated amount of $125 million, is fueling concerns among some investors,...
Construction market slowing in 2023
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 07, 2023
Major indicators are pointing toward a slower construction market in 2023.
That’s according to a market report released by construction company, general contractor, design-builder and construction manager...
Senior living performance surpasses expectations, Welltower CEO says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 01, 2024
Toledo, OH-based real estate investment trust Welltower experienced a strong start in the first quarter, with a 19% year-over-year increase in funds from operations across the board, CEO Shank Mitra said...
Review corporate gift, entertainment acceptance policies as holidays approach, experts advise
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 21, 2023
It’s the time of year that vendors try to spread holiday cheer, often in the form of gifts and entertainment. That means it’s also time to review corporate policies before accepting even the smallest...
New Perspective buys 6 communities using $200M+ in capital, with plans for $500M in future acquisitions
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 02, 2024
Senior living operator New Perspective will use more than $200 million in bridge loans, preferred equity and common equity from BMO, Fengate and Boldt to buy and finance six senior living communities with...
American Healthcare REIT considers increasing stake in Trilogy Health Services
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 13, 2024
Fresh off of an initial public offering, American Healthcare REIT executives said Monday that the company is considering buying the remaining 26% of Trilogy Health Services that it currently does not own.
Earnings call snapshot: Ventas, CareTrust REIT
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Feb 13, 2023
Chicago-based real estate investment trust Ventas delivered strong fourth-quarter results, Ventas Chairman and CEO Debra A. Cafaro said during the REIT’s call.
Proposed rule would rescind Trump-era restrictions on workplace union representation, collective bargaining
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 04, 2022
Employers might find it more difficult to stand in the way of unionization and collective bargaining under a rule proposed by the National Labor Relations Board and set to be published in the Federal Register...
Construction executives remain pessimistic about economy
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Apr 19, 2023
Construction executives remain somewhat pessimistic about the economy, with the Construction Confidence Index — which measures executive sentiment about where
the market is headed in the near future...