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Housing for seniors, individuals with disabilities the focus of Special Open Door Forum

February 25, 2011

New federal initiatives to help people with disabilities, including older adults, find housing options will be the subject of a Special Open Door Forum on Tuesday. The 90-minute conference call begins at 11:30 a.m. (Eastern Time). It is open to all interested stakeholders and can be accessed by dialing (800) 837-1935 and using conference ID number 44280806. The forum will focus on ...

Designing senior living environments for tomorrow

Gary Prager, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB, CDT January 25, 2011

The most difficult part of moving to a senior healthcare community is making the decision to live there. When designing for the wellness and health of seniors, you need to appeal to not only the seniors, but to their adult children.

Report lowers estimated number of U.S. continuing care retirement communities

November 13, 2009

The number of U.S. continuing care retirement communities—often estimated at around 2,500—is actually fewer than 1,900, according to a new analysis by Ziegler Capital Markets.

DAY 2: Last day of McKnight's Online Expo to feature webcasts on marketplace, and Medicare and Medicaid

March 26, 2009

President Barack Obama in a press conference Tuesday night argued that the only way to balance the budget is to address the nation's rising healthcare costs. Medicare and Medicaid, the big government payers of long-term care, and the housing market will be the subjects of McKnight's Online Expo on its final day today.

Economic stimulus package offers funds for IT, housing

Liza Berger March 01, 2009

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which the president signed into law last month, provides desired funding for long-term care providers.

Housing crisis hitting seniors, assisted living providers

November 25, 2008

Seniors who can't sell their homes due to the housing and financial crises are feeling trapped because they cannot afford to move into assisted living or retirement communities, according to a news report.

AAHSA expert: Bailout package should provide stability for seniors housing market

October 06, 2008

The controversial $700 billion bailout plan signed by the president last week is likely to have a positive effect on long-term care housing, according to an expert from the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.

Sunrise-managed facilities switch hands in $643 million deal

September 08, 2008

Arcapita Inc., an international real estate investment firm based in Bahrain, sold its stake in 29 facilities managed by Sunrise Senior Living Inc. to Ohio-based Health Care REIT inc., a real estate investment trust with 635 properties nationwide.

President signs housing bill; low-income seniors housing gets a nudge

July 31, 2008

President Bush Wednesday signed into law a housing bill that will help more than 400,000 Americans keep their homes and help to stabilize the turbulent housing market. The legislation also will streamline the financing process for Section 202 housing projects.

NIC: Financing in seniors housing falls in first quarter

July 22, 2008

The amount of financing placed in seniors housing dropped by a precipitous 60% in the first quarter of 2008, according to data released this month from the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry. That could lead to an easing up on new development.

Poor housing market affects assisted living sector

May 13, 2008

Senior housing stocks took a small tumble on Friday due in part to the steady decline of the residential market.

Finding long-term solutions

John O'Connor May 01, 2008

It's hardly a secret that eldercare services in this nation are in a state of flux. The average age of nursing homes in most metro markets has surpassed 30 years.

Seniors housing market ends strong in 2007, NIC finds

April 15, 2008

The seniors housing and care industry remained robust in the last quarter of 2007. As an example, the percentage of performing loans rose slightly to 99.5%, a new report by the National Investment Center for the Senior Housing & Care Industry (NIC) says.

News analysis: Seniors housing likely to recover sooner

March 18, 2008

As the housing market continues its slide, a media report offers some encouraging news for long-term care: Senior-housing stocks have the potential to rebound before the rest of the market.

Senior living property prices hit record high

March 12, 2008

For the second year in a row, the average price paid per bed for skilled nursing facilities hit a new record in 2007. The average of $55,200 was 6% higher compared with the year before and 75% more than the notable low of 2003, according to analysis results from research firm Irving Levin Associates.

Chilling out

John O'Connor March 11, 2008

Whitman remains bullish on market

March 06, 2008

Arnold Whitman offered simple advice to operators concerned about turmoil in the seniors housing and care field: deliver the best possible care.

McKnight's Online Expo to spotlight housing market trends

March 04, 2008

Skilled nursing housing occupancy numbers were stable for the third quarter of 2007. That represents both good news and bad news, said Michael Hargrave, of the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry.

Seniors housing loan volume rises

February 26, 2008

Loan volume in the seniors housing and care sector rose by $20.5 billion in the third quarter of 2007, according to a recent report by the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry. That is a positive sign for the sector as growth has stalled across the housing spectrum.

60 Seconds with...

October 01, 2007

Beth Baker, Author, Old Age in a New Age, about new nursing home models

Thomas Slemmer, AAHSA Board Chairman: Modesty's his policy

John Andrews October 01, 2007

Don't expect much fanfare when Thomas Slemmer ascends to the chairman's post for the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. He is not one to revel in the spotlight.