MINNEAPOLIS — The worker shortage situation in seniors housing has improved marginally in recent months, but remains a “crisis,” said Tana Gall, president of Seattle-based Merrill Gardens, an owner-operator with a portfolio of 72 communities across 20 states. The veteran…
MINNEAPOLIS — People, trust and choice. James Balda, president and chief executive officer of Argentum, believes those three factors will play a crucial role in determining the overall success of the senior living industry going forward. “We must never forget…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. News & World Report has published the inaugural edition of Best Senior Living, which expands the U.S. News rankings, ratings and data offerings. The new designations include Best Independent Living, Best Assisted Living, Best Memory Care…
Senior living communities, often strained by labor shortages, can benefit from design and technology strategies built to streamline how employees spend their time. While the focus in any construction, design or renovation project must be on resident needs first, an…
Thought leader tries to move care of our seniors forward through various foundations and workplaces. By Jeff Shaw If you’re not familiar with Dr. Bill Thomas, you simply must not be paying attention. Whether it’s his TED Talks, movies, charitable…
By Matt Valley Six lending professionals recently gathered on stage at the Omni Los Angeles to participate in a panel discussion that was both a two-year retrospective on COVID-19 and a deep dive into some of today’s hot-button issues affecting…
Cut Costs, Save Time and Recruit and Retain Good Workers The growth of the aging population is creating more demand for senior living options. But growing demand is colliding with a labor shortage, adding to the workload and strain on…
As seniors housing operators struggle with recruiting and retaining quality employees amid a nationwide labor shortage, the time has come to take a long, hard look at benefits, employee well-being and company culture. “The year ahead is likely to be…
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Seniors housing occupancy increased to 80.6 percent in the first quarter of 2022, a 20 basis point increase from the fourth quarter of 2021 and a 250 basis point increase from a pandemic-related low of 78 percent…
DALLAS — The seniors housing sector continues its recovery from the impacts of COVID-19, with investors expecting rental rates and residency levels to rise further in 2022, according to a survey from Dallas-based commercial real estate services firm CBRE. Most…
CHICAGO — Backed by strong long-term demand and increased investor interest, the seniors housing sector is now fully in recovery mode, according to JLL’s Valuation Advisory group’s fifth annual Seniors Housing Investor Survey and Outlook. The survey also revealed that…
LOS ANGELES — While the COVID-19 pandemic clearly had a negative effect on seniors housing for the short term, it also provided a chance for developers, owners and operators to take an introspective look at what the industry does well…
LOS ANGELES — After bottoming out at 78.7 percent in the second quarter of 2021, private-pay seniors housing occupancy has been on a slow, steady climb, according to data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care (NIC).…
By Denis Koval, CEO, Kapella Group The number of Americans age 65 and older will more than double over the next 40 years and is projected to reach 80 million in 2040, according to the College of Health Sciences at…
LOS ANGELES — For an investor and operator, the most important factors a seniors housing company needs to have down to a science are staff recruitment and accountability, proper use of data and strong partnerships, according to Justin Dickinson, executive…
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Demand for seniors housing hit an all-time high in the second half, signifying continued growth out of the depths of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care…
Careful and thorough planning processes can get a delayed project over the finish line. By John Manning and Eric Quinn, KMI International Senior living construction has seen a significant surge since the turn of the millennium due to people living…
The seniors housing industry is slowly and steadily regaining occupancy after hitting record lows during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. New development, meanwhile, was itself stymied by supply-chain issues, labor shortages and worksite shutdowns as a result of the…
Seniors housing has to meet seniors where they are in their aging journey. By Jake Rothstein, UpsideHōM While the last couple of years have been demanding for us all, the holiday season still proves to be a fun and exciting…
Some investor types have doubled down while others have fled seniors housing as the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year. By Jeff Shaw COVID-19 has changed many investors’ approaches to the seniors housing sector. The pandemic caused a major shift…
A variety of partnerships and lease structures present many options for landlords and tenants to both benefit. By Jeff Shaw In the retail real estate world, triple-net leases are king. Under this standard agreement, the tenant is responsible for all…
Operators must streamline, improve hiring and retention processes. By Britt Riese, Oasis It’s no secret that the demand for talent in healthcare is exceptionally high right now and the projected need for workers continues to rise. This historical trend has…
Former Emeritus, Brookdale executive grows his own seniors housing owner-operator business in the Southeast. By Jeff Shaw After more than 15 years of working in various management and executive roles at seniors housing pioneer Emeritus Senior Living — and 18…
By Matt Valley Time is running short for operators of underperforming properties trying to shake off the negative impact of COVID-19 on occupancy and revenue, said Chuck Hastings, vice president of finance and business development for Juniper Communities. “In 2022,…
What are your predictions and New Year’s resolutions, personally and professionally, for 2022? The rebound is inbound By Robert Chapin CEO, Co-Chief Investment Officer, Seniors Housing & Medical Properties Bridge Investment Group The for-rent, private-pay seniors housing industry has come…
If there were one phrase to summarize the attitude of seniors housing investors and lenders in 2022, it would be “cautiously optimistic.” How quickly can the seniors housing industry hope to recover in the face of continued difficulties? What is…
By Phillip Joseph and Gabriel Coelho, Ball Janik Tragedies often guide reform and progress. After the Champlain South Tower condominium in Surfside, Florida, collapsed, attention has focused on preventing similar future tragedies. There is a renewed focus on ongoing oversight,…