The most common types of technology used in senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 19, 2016
Electronic health records systems are the most common type of technology used by the not-for-profit senior living communities included in the 2016 LeadingAge Ziegler 150 report. See what other technologies...
LeadingAge Ziegler 150 welcomes 3 companies to top 10
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 20, 2016
The 2016 LeadingAge Ziegler 150 list of largest not-for-profit multi-site senior living organizations includes three companies in the top 10 that weren’t even in the compilation at all last year.
Labor costs driving up resident fees: survey
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 30, 2016
Labor costs are the primary driver for monthly fee increases charged to residents of not-for-profit senior living communities, according to a new poll by speciality investment bank Ziegler.
Prepare now for the coming shift in resident engagement
By
Michele Holleran, Ph.D., MBA
Sep 06, 2016
If offering an extensive variety of activities is your idea of resident engagement, think again. New research identifies four key dimensions of engagement.
Report details Virginia CCRC characteristics
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 23, 2016
Fee-for-service is the most common type of contract offered by continuing care retirement communities in Virginia, according to a benchmarking report released Tuesday by Ziegler and My LifeSite. The report...
Senior living organizations not aggressive investors, Ziegler poll finds
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 22, 2016
Most senior living organizations have formal investment policies, and most of those policies favor a balanced mix of investments or lower-risk investments rather than aggressive approach to investment,...
What’s in a name? Your organization’s future viability, that’s what!
By
Lisa McCracken
Jul 18, 2016
Just as family names were powerful in the story of Romeo and Juliet, names and labels are critical as we look to the future of the senior living sector.
Senior living borrowers may not be aware of this bank placement risk
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 11, 2016
Not-for-profit senior living companies attracted to bank placements for capital should beware of a provision that can be part of such agreements, according to specialty investment bank Ziegler.
Staffing challenges force communities to get creative
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 19, 2016
Staffing-related challenges are leading some senior living communities to turn away prospective residents, according to results of a recent Ziegler CFO Hotline survey. Some are turning to temporary employment...
2016 may see record number of changes in community ownership
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 02, 2016
The year 2016 is on track to see a record number of not-for-profit senior living communities change owners, according to specialty investment bank Ziegler.