Per-day rate for skilled nursing hit $280 at mid-year, report says
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 16, 2014
Skilled nursing operators and the senior living sector as a whole are benefiting from improving economic conditions and “healthy demand,” according to a new report from California-based commercial...
Assisted living communities continue to make a terrible first impression on prospective customers, university...
By
Tim Mullaney
Sep 15, 2014
Assisted living communities consistently do not make a good first impression with prospective customers, and they haven’t improved this skill set in the last decade, according to data from George...
Skilled nursing edges toward 90% occupancy, absorption rate makes first gain in nearly a decade, NIC...
By
Tim Mullaney
Apr 14, 2014
Skilled nursing facilities’ occupancy rate continued to tick up in the first three months of 2014, while absorption flipped into positive territory for the first time in almost a decade, according...
Advisors draft new Blueprint
By
Tim Mullaney
Nov 01, 2013
High-profile long-term care veterans have teamed up to create a new senior housing investment advisory group based in Chicago.
Shaky economy makes planning difficult in the senior housing sector, economist says
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 18, 2013
An uncertain economy is making it difficult for investors and operators to anticipate what kind of senior housing will be most in demand as baby boomers age, according to a prominent economist.
Build to serve local needs, NIC leader advises long-term care operators
By
Tim Mullaney
Oct 16, 2013
Increasing demand for long-term care means that operators can realize solid returns on new construction, but they must gauge the potential for success on a market-by-market basis, according to the leader...
Managing the physician relationship in senior communities
May 17, 2013
Operators must create a great experience for the physician, but patient flow should be a two-way street. While meeting the needs and wishes of residents must always come first, there can be multiple ways...
More senior living communities are needed, report suggests
By
McKnight's Staff
Apr 12, 2012
Many states are not prepared to meet seniors’ needs as they grow older and should look at more housing assistance that can accommodate them, suggests a new report.
Berkadia Commercial Mortgage announces $61 million in financing
Apr 04, 2012
Berkadia Commercial Mortgage recently originated funding that totals $61.7 million. The capital will cover seniors housing properties in California, Oregon, Texas and Virginia. “We were very pleased...
Senior advocacy groups express sadness over Frank’s retirement
Nov 29, 2011
Capitol Hill is losing a champion of affordable housing for low-income seniors with the retirement of Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA), says one nursing home group.