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...
Transition game
By
John Andrews
Feb 01, 2017
For many residents, getting into and out of bathtubs can be fraught with danger. Fortunately, advancements in product design and workplace solutions make the transition less problematic.
Senior living construction costs continue to rise due to labor shortage
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 22, 2017
A labor shortage in the construction industry is one of the driving factors behind continued inflation for senior living construction projects in every region of the country, according to a new brief prepared...
New referral site launches for senior living communities
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 10, 2017
Does the seniors housing and care industry need another source of leads? Lancaster, PA-based Track 5 Media believes the answer is yes and has launched SeniorCaring.com based on that premise.
5 big issues in senior living in 2016
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 29, 2016
Looking back on our coverage of the senior living industry and the issues that affected it in 2016, several common themes emerge. Five are detailed in this year-end review.
Money put to good use
By
John Hall
Dec 01, 2016
Operators are investing capital to improve living environments for residents.
It’s all about the data
By
John Hall
Dec 01, 2016
What’s changing every facet of senior living? In a word: data.
People in the news, Nov. 15
Nov 15, 2016
Appointments, promotions and awards related to the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, Anthem Memory Care, Brookdale Senior Living, Clearwater Senior Living, HCP, LCB...
Will Trump’s election affect value-based care efforts?
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 09, 2016
How will Donald J. Trump’s election to the nation’s highest office affect senior care providers that are operating under Affordable Care Act provisions that incentivize value-based care over...
Ancillaries, initiatives help offset occupancy challenges at Five Star
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 03, 2016
Ancillary services and initiatives that generate income and resident satisfaction, as well as capital improvements and expansions at communities, are helping to offset decreases in occupancy and revenues...