Jaime Lackey

The NIC Fall Conference is known as the place where deals get done. About 80 percent of attendees either receive or deliver capital as a result of the meetings they participate in at the conference, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC). That finding stems from a survey of attendees conducted annually by the Annapolis, Maryland-based nonprofit organization. The conference also serves as a platform for thought leadership and idea sharing. Some key topics addressed at this year’s conference — which took place Sept. 11-13 …

Labor shortages, rising interest rates and other challenges confronting seniors housing operators have failed to blunt the bullish outlook for industry growth. While the availability of debt and capital to fund that expansion has improved over the last several years, it continues to be an area of concern. In particular, developers are placing an emphasis on finding experienced and relationship-driven financing partners that can properly assess a borrower’s needs, match them with the best possible solution, and react quickly to regulatory changes or other unforeseen circumstances that may impact pro …