Operators increasingly adopt electronic health records to improve efficiencies and reduce costs, but it’s a tough transition. By Eric Taub New technologies that start out as frivolous extravagances often become necessities. In 1885, seven years after Thomas Edison filed his…
To win the competition for residents and talented staff, companies big and small need deep local roots. By Bendix Anderson In order for a seniors housing facility to succeed, the operator needs strong ties to the local area. “Local expertise…
From social media to mobile ads, how the smart use of technology can help owners/operators boost the bottom line. By Jane Adler It’s hard to keep up with digital marketing trends. Look no further than a recent episode of the…
After years of boom-or-bust transaction levels in seniors housing, trading has settled into a rhythm. By Jeff Shaw Although it’s easy to look at year-over-year transaction volume in seniors housing and say “acquisitions are down,” 2018 was more a return…
Despite rising land, labor and materials costs, construction firms are finding ways to stay on budget while maintaining quality. By Lynn Peisner Commercial real estate developers and builders active in seniors housing face the same problems squeezing other property sectors.…
The preferred investment strategy in today’s tumultuous seniors housing industry can vary greatly by investor type. By Jeff Shaw It would be a gross oversimplification to say that trading is trending down in the seniors housing industry. While the dollar…
While the existing stock of skilled nursing facilities is mostly outdated, only a handful of investors and providers are putting up new buildings. By Jane Adler While the construction of new assisted living, memory care and to a lesser extent…
In an effort to align common interests and boost revenues in a choppy market, healthcare REITs are switching operators. By Jane Adler In a challenging environment, healthcare real estate investment trusts (REITs) are changing partners and optimizing their operator mix.…
Koelsch Communities leverages 60-year history in seniors housing to master development, memory care. By Jeff Shaw For Aaron Koelsch, his involvement in seniors housing started early. His parents bought a nursing home in 1958 and raised the entire family — including…
The seniors housing industry today is benefiting from a “more disciplined, rational debt sector” than in the past, emphasizes Chuck Hastings, vice president of finance and business development for Juniper Communities, a seniors housing operator of 22 properties in four…
From the use of special lighting in the common areas to spa-like amenities to community gardens, designers are all in on creating a better physical environment for residents. By Lynn Peisner Wellness is no longer a buzzword used to promote…
Three examples of communities that changed course for the better. By Jane Adler As consumer expectations change, older properties can be repositioned to compete. Local market dynamics often dictate the best approach, whether it’s adding new amenities or starting over…
Appraisers are forced to react to a seniors housing industry in a constant state of transformation. By Jeff Shaw Seniors housing has undergone some rapid adjustments in recent years, such as the sea change in skilled nursing and the rush…
Partnerships and acquisitions aim to break down the walls separating the “silos” of healthcare and seniors housing.…
Strong absorption isn’t enough to outrun the feverish pace of new seniors housing development, particularly in assisted living.…
Residents are older and frailer, and providers are responding with a different kind of product. Here are four dramatic changes.…
From butlers to spas to fine dining, operators put emphasis on service, but shouldn’t assume all customers want the same amenities.…
With consumers wanting more ancillary services brought to their door, senior living providers are trying to figure out the best and most profitable way to make that happen.…
Funds are reshaping the business of buying and building seniors housing.…
Interior designers are creating environments that support a resident’s whole family and community.…
From virtual reality that engages users to pill-dispensing robots, entrepreneurs seek to improve the lives of seniors and assist caregivers.…
Veteran residential developer and builder brings variety of experience to seniors housing portfolio. …
By Matt Valley Two words, “extreme competitiveness,” sum up the first eight months of 2018 in the seniors housing lending arena, says Richard Thomas of Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, a subsidiary of BB&T Corp.…
Market and regulatory forces alike are having a profound impact on the business model for continuing care retirement communities. …
Companies that stay with the times have a better shot at filling rooms. …
Senior living providers are figuring out how to forge successful partnerships with hospitals and other healthcare providers. …
An active bridge financing pipeline plus large portfolio deals keep hopes alive for total deal volume to reach $3.4 billion again in fiscal year 2018.…