Pandemic was ‘ignition switch’ to underscore quality-of-life issues for residents, staff: experts
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2022
Indoor air quality is one of the most significant factors in creating a healthy environment in senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities, according to panelists who spoke during a McKnight’s...
6 trends will drive future of senior living: Bob Kramer
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 15, 2022
Six social, technologic and economic trends will drive the future of senior living, and providers will need to respond to them soon, according to industry thought leader Robert Kramer.
More news for Thursday, July 14
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 14, 2022
COVID-19 public health emergency expected to be extended … Brookdale, Sonida CEOs: Embracing change is vital for senior living leaders … Spot occupancy spikes in June, Welltower reports … Social...
Senior living occupancy up for fourth consecutive quarter: NIC
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 07, 2022
Senior living (independent living and assisted living combined) occupancy in the second quarter increased for the fourth quarter in a row, a positive sign for sector recovery, the National Investment Center...
Operators less optimistic about operating margins: NIC
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 01, 2022
Despite improving occupancy, fewer operators expect operating margins to improve, according to a new National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care survey.
Assisted living, CCRC workforce recovery among slowest in healthcare: NIC
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 27, 2022
Assisted living communities, continuing care retirement communities and skilled nursing facilities are experiencing slower workforce recoveries compared with other healthcare sectors, according to a new...
Staffing remains top challenge for 83 percent of operators: NIC
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jun 06, 2022
Despite fewer reports of severe shortages, attracting staff members remains a top challenge for senior living operators, according to the results of the latest National Investment Center for Seniors Housing...
Increasing independent living presence on many operators’ to-do lists: NIC
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 06, 2022
Half of long-term care executives surveyed about their care and service offering mix expect to increase their presence in independent living in the next year, according to the National Investment Center...
More news for Friday, April 8
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Apr 08, 2022
CBRE Seniors Housing & Care Investor Survey identifies industry trends … Senior housing staffing shortages move from severe to moderate: NIC … CMS finalizes Medicare coverage policy for Alzheimer’s...
Lingering pandemic-related costs slow operating margin growth: NIC
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 11, 2022
As occupancy recovery in senior living continues and the pandemic eases, increasing operating expenses may limit the growth of operating margins in the next six months, according to the National Investment...