By Jessica Johnson, BOK Financial In the United States we’re on the verge of a senior living boom. In less than 10 years, by 2030, all baby boomers — totaling about 73 million people — will be older than age…
By Brad Frasher, Executive Vice President, Glennis Solutions There’s no question that digital technologies will have new and increasingly important roles to play in nearly every aspect of senior living. But with the complex regulatory and safety environments in which…
Active adult communities can increase wellness and foster community with a holistic approach to food. By Jami Mohlenkamp The 96 million Americans over age 55 are fundamentally changing the expectations for active adult communities. Baby boomers are demanding something more…
Follow these steps to stop excessive property tax assessments. By J. Kieran Jennings In a nation that has faced a host of new challenges since the pandemic began, the seniors housing sector has carried one of the heaviest burdens. COVID-19-related…
Operators must transform approaches to the workforce shortage and accommodate the next generation of seniors. By Taylor Mokris From profitability to safety, seniors housing continues to be a story of post-pandemic resiliency. But as all industries enter the so-called “new…
From trainee to executive director to CEO, Nelson guides one of the industry’s largest companies. By Jeff Shaw While Joel Nelson may be the definition of a “lifer” with LCS — starting as a trainee with the company in 1986…
A panel of top brokers discusses the state of M&A activity. Roundtable participants Jay M. Wagner, Vice Chairman, Senior Housing Capital Markets, Cushman & Wakefield Brooks Minford, Director, Berkadia Senior Housing & Healthcare Adam Heavenrich, Managing Director, Heavenrich & Company Brooks Blackmon, Senior Director, Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate…
How has the rise in interest rates in 2022 affected lender and borrower strategies in the seniors housing space? Costs flow downhill By Don Pelgrim CEO Wilshire Finance Partners The rise of interest rates has affected lenders and borrowers, specifically…
By Steven Leone and Richard C. Quinn, Spiezle Architectural Group Over the past several years, design trends have painted an interesting picture for future life plan communities that stray from what we have seen for decades. Life plan communities (previously…
Five key drivers hold the solution to many labor challenges. By Jennifer Sodo Our industry is in an unprecedented time of staff shortages, stress and burnout. A recent OnShift survey of senior living workers indicated that 90 percent of leadership…
As he steps into the role held by industry pioneer Jerry Finis, the former REIT executive pushes back against industry headwinds with a new approach to company structure and data. By Jeff Shaw When Jerry Finis, founder and CEO of…
What impact is inflation having on seniors housing and how are operators and owners adjusting? Give residents more options By Chuck Hastings Chief Financial Officer Juniper Communities With wages, food, utilities and other costs still rising, we at Juniper have…
By Gregory F. Hagood, Senior Managing Director, and Mary Missbach Dressler, Managing Director, SOLIC Capital Partners The senior living sector was among the hardest hit industries of the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID resulted in the double whammy of a rapid drop…
By Connie Wittich, founding principal, Metropolitan Studio Traditionally in the senior living space, we’ve seen the repetition of the same design style. Older, mature, gray and beige hues that complement what we think the older generation may enjoy — a…
By Ben Seager, Principal, KTGY American poet and author Maya Angelou said, “Mostly, what I have learned so far about aging, despite the creakiness of one’s bones and cragginess of one’s once-silken skin, is this: Do it. By all means,…
By Christian Buesing, director of operations – technology solutions, Direct Supply Technology needs to serve a purpose. In my personal life I am slow to implement new technology into my routine until I know for sure it will serve me…
By Russell Phillips, Regions Bank As a real estate asset class serving the nation’s elderly population, the seniors housing sector was faced with serious challenges during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents and staff of senior living facilities faced…
Giving residents a front-row seat to nature has a positive effect on their lives. By Amy Cheever Throughout history and across cultures, architects have drawn inspiration from nature to emulate a sense of well-being, serenity and connection within their finished…
Longtime investor seeks technologies that will transform the way seniors and healthcare intersect. By Jeff Shaw Though his career has largely focused on the capital markets end of seniors housing, Arnie Whitman is much more than just a money man.…
How do you know whether to keep your powder dry or jump back into the investment/development markets? Buying, but not building Rick Shamberg Managing Director Scarp Ridge Capital Partners Our firm has taken a bullish approach to the acquisition market…
By Marshal Sterio, CEO, Surgically Clean Air There is nothing as important as the air we breathe. But while we can’t live without it, air is sometimes the very thing that makes us sick. From COVID-19 to seasonal allergies and…
By Chip Stuart, Chief Sales Officer, Hub International The new wave of challenges facing the global economy in 2022 such as inflation, continued supply chain delays, and labor shortages has caused property values to rise, along with the cost of…
The need for change goes far beyond wages and staffing ratios. By Nate Hamme, Ceca Foundation In his State of the Union address on March 1, President Joe Biden announced new reforms intended to improve resident safety in nursing homes.…
Developing LGBTQ-affirming housing, implementing protections and advocating at the federal level can help serve this growing demographic. By Michael Adams, SAGE Due to lifetimes of discrimination, LGBTQ+ elders face unique challenges that have only begun to be addressed by communities…
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…
As lenders look for safe, secure deals in a turbulent environment, strong partnerships are a larger consideration than geography, age or care type. By Jeff Shaw In times of trouble, we look to the people we trust. That’s certainly the…
Compare and contrast consumer preferences today versus 10 years ago. What’s changed? Opportunities for innovation By Mitch Brown Principal Senior Housing Consulting For well over a decade, our industry has wrestled with the relevance of independent living within the seniors…