Expect more M&A activity, competition from for-profit operators in months ahead: Ziegler
By
Amy Novotney
Apr 22, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant variation of impact across senior living and care providers, but across the nation, the sector can expect to see an escalation of mergers, affiliations, acquisitions...
Trimming costs and creating operational efficiencies in a post-COVID world
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Amy Novotney
Apr 22, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic pushed senior living and care expenses to an all-time high, at a pace greater than what resident fee increases can absorb, taking the time to trim unnecessary costs and implement...
Long-term care lenders say COVID-19 continues to affect terms, requirements
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Amy Novotney
Apr 07, 2021
As senior living and skilled nursing residents complete their COVID-19 vaccinations and case counts continue to decrease within the setting, some banks may be getting ready to re-enter the long-term care...
Vaccine having positive impact on nonprofit senior living marketing and sales: survey
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Amy Novotney
Mar 19, 2021
More than 60% of senior living and care organizations are observing at least some positive effects on marketing and sales efforts since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a new Ziegler CFO...
Number of operators investing in video conferencing capabilities for residents has quadrupled since 2018:...
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Amy Novotney
Feb 10, 2021
Three-fourths of senior living and care providers invested in video conferencing capabilities for residents last year, quadrupling the number of providers who did so just two years earlier, according to...
CCRC occupancy drops to record low in fourth quarter but remains much higher than other occupancies
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Amy Novotney
Feb 04, 2021
Average occupancy within life plan communities fell another 90 basis points in the fourth quarter, dropping to a new record low of 85.7%, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing...
Financial pressures, leadership burnout will drive ongoing industry consolidation, Ziegler says
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 21, 2020
The growing complexity of the senior living sector, particularly around healthcare and COVID-19-related activities and their expense, has put more organized, stronger senior living providers in a better...
Business briefs for Thursday, Dec. 3
Dec 03, 2020
Independent living and assisted living operators continue to face occupancy pressures: Ziegler poll … Many hospitals again postponing elective surgeries amid COVID-19 surge … Ensign Group acquires...
Business briefs for Monday, Nov. 2
Nov 02, 2020
Fed lowers minimum loan amount to $100,000 for Main Street Lending Program … Most cities ill-equipped to meet the needs of older residents: report … Ziegler closes $125M in financing for CCRC owner...
Business briefs for Monday, Oct. 26
Oct 26, 2020
HHS broadens definition of lost revenue for Provider Relief Fund to allow more aid to operators … Provider groups request extension of moratorium on the 2% Medicare sequester cuts … Ziegler closes...