Future of seniors housing industry is ‘all about a vaccine’: NIC economist
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 06, 2020
The future of seniors housing will depend on several factors, but to National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Chief Economist Beth Burnham Mace, “It’s all about a vaccine.”
Seniors housing REITs a risky investment right now: Motley Fool
By
Amy Novotney
Oct 06, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has turned many formerly safe investments into potentially risky ventures. These include seniors housing real estate investment trusts, according to a Motley Fool analysis.
Seniors housing investment returns drop for first time since 2012: NIC
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 17, 2020
Seniors housing investment returns fell in the second quarter as the economic effects of the COVID-19 global pandemic continued to take a toll on the industry. That’s according to the National Council...
COVID-19 pushed SNF occupancy below 75% in June: NIC
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 14, 2020
June occupancy rates for skilled nursing properties hit a new record low of 74.8% in June. But the general downturn may be stabilizing, according to a report from the National Investment Center for Seniors...
Occupancy, operator fundamentals biggest variable when it comes to accessing capital: Marcus & Millichap
By
Amy Novotney
Sep 09, 2020
Capital costs are being driven by two factors. One is pandemic-related occupancy losses. The other is property characteristics. That’s according to Andrew Van Zee, an investment broker with the Knapp...
NHI reports 4.2% in August rent deferrals, continued occupancy declines
By
Amy Novotney
Aug 19, 2020
Murfreesboro, TN-based National Health Investors said Tuesday that it had collected 95.3% of contractual rent in August and deferred 4.2%, including 2.5% related to a previously disclosed deferral to Bickford...
Senior housing operators showing improved performance during COVID-19 pandemic: NHI
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 12, 2020
COVID-19 has had a negative effect on the senior living industry, impacting operator revenues and building occupancy rates, but National Health Investors’ leadership said during a second-quarter earnings...
Ventas, CareTrust REIT hope for COVID aid for senior living
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 10, 2020
Ventas and CareTrust REIT executives said Friday they are hopeful that senior living operators will receive assistance to battle the coronavirus in the next federal aid package.
Independent living model means lower occupancy losses, better financial performance during pandemic,...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 10, 2020
Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have a significant effect on the senior living industry, New Senior Investment Group’s independent living business model has meant lower occupancy losses,...
Diversified, Five Star: COVID-19 creating ‘extremely challenging operating environment’ for senior...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 07, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased uncertainty and disruption in both the overall economy and the commercial real estate industry and has had a “profound” effect on business, resulting in an “extremely...