Occupancy increases for 13th consecutive quarter, but growth options don’t keep pace
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 04, 2024
Senior living occupancy rates, as predicted, increased for the 13th consecutive quarter and are anticipated to continue to increase, tightening the availability of communities as surging demand begins,...
Employee engagement can define senior living’s value proposition: panel
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 26, 2024
The senior living industry knew it had workforce challenges at least 15 years before COVID-19 hit, but it didn’t do enough about them. Today, the sector has the opportunity to be proactive and build...
Experts share keys to present, future success in developing for the middle market
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 25, 2024
Meeting middle-income older adults’ needs for housing and services involves many challenges and opportunities, and senior living and care operators must be part of the solution, according to experts...
Now is the time for senior living to show value via data, speakers say
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 24, 2024
The senior living industry is at a critical juncture, making now the moment in time to address improvements in quality, equity and resident outcomes, according to experts speaking Monday at the National...
Increase in memory care units in CCRCs due to growing demand, reduced skilled nursing footprint
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 16, 2024
The memory care segment in continuing care retirement / life plan communities has been steadily growing over the past decade, answering a “clear need” from its resident base, according to the National...
Commitment, smart growth needed for active adult success: experts
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 05, 2024
Robust leasing trends and strong demand are creating a prime opportunity for development of active adult rental communities, according to a panel of experts. But challenges exist.
Increasing demand for active adult communities driving higher occupancy rates: NIC
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 03, 2024
Longer life expectancy, increased solo aging and changing lifestyle preferences are driving demand for active adult rental properties as occupancy rates soar into the mid-90s, according to the National...
Move-in rates slowing in some senior living segments, fueling occupancy gains
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 30, 2024
Independent living saw the most notable slowdown in year-over-year move-in rates, had the highest discounts and experienced the greatest improvement in the pace of move-ins in the second quarter, according...
Senior living continues pandemic recovery with positive returns, increased occupancy
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 16, 2024
Senior living posted a positive total return of 0.91% in the second quarter, led by independent and assisted living, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
CCRC occupancy recovery continues, led by independent living
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 15, 2024
Continuing care retirement / life plan community occupancy continued to inch upward in the second quarter, with independent living once again achieving the highest levels of occupancy, according to a report...