Here’s a look at some of the news that occupied many minds in senior living over the past year.
Quality, safety, accountability vital, industry leaders say, as Washington Post report cites deaths at...
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 18, 2023
Senior living industry leaders stressed their belief in the importance of quality, safety and accountability Sunday in response to a package of articles in the Washington Post titled “Memory Inc.,”...
Updated: 89 Holiday by Atria communities moving to 6 new operators, Welltower says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 03, 2024
Eighty-nine Holiday by Atria communities that are part of the portfolio of Toledo, OH-based real estate investment trust Welltower are transitioning to six other operators, the REIT announced Monday in...
Welltower, Diversified Healthcare Trust takes steps to address financial impact of COVID-19 pandemic
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 04, 2020
Toledo, OH-based real estate investment trust Welltower announced several steps late Wednesday that the firm has taken in recent weeks to strengthen its balance sheet and enhance its liquidity profile.
Medicare Advantage plans ‘robust’ at the expense of traditional Medicare plans: report
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 17, 2022
Reducing payments to Medicare Advantage plans would ensure the sustainability of the Medicare program while maintaining access to popular plans that place a premium on quality care and preventive services,...
Brookdale, LTC, NHI and Welltower issue business updates
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jan 12, 2022
Several companies released updates this week, focusing on portfolio activity, litigation, capital, rent deferrals and occupancy.
Truewood middle-market brand expands with 6 former Holiday properties
By
Ron Rajecki
Apr 18, 2022
Merrill Gardens’ middle-market brand, Truewood by Merrill, has expanded with six independent living communities formerly managed by Holiday Retirement and, more recently, by Atria Senior Living.
Welltower, Chartwell dissolve joint venture
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 16, 2023
Welltower and Canada-based Chartwell Retirement Residences have dissolved their joint venture, first announced in 2021. Welltower said this week in a business update that the agreement to dissolve will...
Analysts mull recovery prospects for seniors housing REITs
By
Amy Novotney
May 18, 2020
A week after the sector’s largest companies reported first-quarter earnings, several analysts have shared their views on how healthcare real estate investment trusts are faring amidst the ongoing COVID-19...
Welltower makes ‘transformational strides’ in ESG initiatives: report
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 21, 2023
Toledo, OH-based Welltower experienced a year of “significant achievement” across many environmental, social and governance categories, according to the real estate investment trust’s annual ESG...