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).

The survey, which included responses from 73 U.S. seniors housing and skilled nursing operators, was conducted from Sept. 28 through Oct. 11. Organizations with nursing care beds reported that the quickening of move-ins within the previous 30 days increased by 46% since March. Operators with assisted living unites reported a slightly lower increase (43%). 

Many operators cited rising resident demand as a reason for the acceleration in move-ins.  

“Some respondents noted greater urgency among new residents regarding move-ins in geographies where restrictions have been lifted; others cited new buildings leasing up, and resident transfers to higher levels of care,” explained Lana Peck, a senior principal at NIC, in a blog post about the findings. 

Additionally, 41% of operators with nursing care beds reported that their organizations were offering rent concessions in order to attract new residents. Findings also revealed that 28% of nursing homes reported an increase in week-over-week occupancy.

This story has been updated.