National Investment Center For The Seniors Housing
Most operators expect staffing challenges to ease in 2022, new NIC survey shows
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 11, 2022
Most long-term care operators believe workforce improvements are coming for the sector, according to the latest findings from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
39 percent of nursing homes had no COVID deaths: report
By
Danielle Brown
Jun 03, 2021
Nearly 40% of nursing homes reported no COVID-19 deaths during 2020, according to a new study conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago.
Increased healthcare support, worker satisfaction emerge as pandemic trends that must continue: NIC panel
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
May 27, 2021
Some lines among skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care and independent living communities have become blurred in the COVID-19 era, noted panelists during an online webinar hosted by the National...
93% of SNFs reported no new cases of COVID-19 to end February
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 11, 2021
Coronavirus cases at skilled nursing facilities continued to drop at a dramatic rate following more widespread access to COVID vaccines, according to the latest research from the National Investment Center...
SNF occupancy hits all-time low, managed Medicare rates also drop
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 11, 2021
Industry experts expect operators to continue experiencing revenue pressures throughout the winter months after skilled nursing occupancy hit and managed Medicare rates hit record lows.
SNF occupancy ticks up but is ‘dangerously’ low and threatens long-term survival
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 03, 2020
A slight increase in skilled nursing occupancy between the second and third quarters wasn’t enough to alleviate the financial uncertainty facing the industry as a result of the ongoing public health...
More than two-thirds of LTC executives using expensive agencies to fill staff vacancies: NIC survey
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 16, 2020
A majority of senior housing and skilled nursing operators are relying on staffing agencies or temporary workers to meet their workforce needs in recent weeks, a new survey revealed.
Nursing home move-ins accelerating: NIC survey
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 19, 2020
Skilled nursing executives reported an increase in move-ins within the last month, according to a new survey by the National Investment Center for Seniors House & Care (NIC).
SNF occupancy drops to record low in June
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 14, 2020
Skilled nursing occupancy levels dropped by 41 basis points to 74.8% during the month of June as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic — a new record low, according to new data released by the National Investment...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Brian Jurutka
By
John O'Connor
Aug 17, 2020
Never perform after children or animals, the old show biz adage warns. The equivalent advice for this market might be to avoid replacing visionary leaders. For in both scenarios, there’s usually a tough...