Occupancy increases for 13th consecutive quarter, but growth options don’t keep pace
By
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,...
Brookdale Senior Living to acquire 41 communities for $610 million
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 30, 2024
Brookdale Senior Living will acquire 41 communities for $610 million, the company announced Monday morning.
Canadian senior living outlook similar to that of US
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 30, 2024
The senior housing market in Canada is similar to to the United States, according to global real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.
Healthcare Trust completes management internalization, rebrands as National Healthcare Properties
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 01, 2024
Healthcare Trust Inc. has completed the previously announced internalization of management functions, the New York-based real estate investment trust said Monday.
Experts share keys to present, future success in developing for the middle market
By
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...
What the federal election means for entitlements, regulations and immigration
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 24, 2024
Regardless of who wins the presidential election, senior living providers should not expect big changes any time soon regarding so-called entitlement programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security;...
Senior living operators must adapt to market trends to meet demographic shifts, evolving preferences
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 19, 2024
Rebounding occupancy, increasing investment and consolidation activity, and the furthering of integrated healthcare models were among the trends senior living experts discussed during an Argentum webinar.
Increase in memory care units in CCRCs due to growing demand, reduced skilled nursing footprint
By
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...
Brookdale Senior Living occupancy reaches new high since start of recovery
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 12, 2024
Brookdale Senior Living announced Tuesday that average weighted occupancy for August increased 30 basis points sequentially to 78.9%. That’s a new high since the post-pandemic recovery began in March...
SNFs, CCRCs still short-staffed, with ongoing workforce challenges: Fitch
By
Donna Shryer
Sep 18, 2024
Employment at life plan communities remains 5.90% below pre-pandemic levels, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.