Developers should help increase safe, welcoming options for seniors. By Charlie Adams and Aileen Montour For members of the LGBTQ community, access to safe, affordable and inclusive housing is a necessity. Research has shown that LGBTQ-identifying individuals report lower incomes, increased food insecurity, higher unemployment and increased vulnerability to homelessness. Many cities across the country have implemented initiatives over the years to combat discrimination and promote inclusivity — everything from opening LGBTQ community centers to hosting pride parades. But as “the Stonewall Generation” grows older, more can and should be …
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Lawyer finds her passion for seniors housing with a publicly traded operator. By Jeff Shaw Katie Potter did not take the traditional route into the seniors housing industry. A lawyer by trade, Potter assisted Five Star Senior Living Inc. (NASDAQ: FVE) with a few transactions. Impressed with her work, Bruce Mackey, then the CEO of the Newton, Massachusetts-based operator, brought her in to replace the outgoing general counsel in 2012. Potter quickly found herself intrigued by every part of the business, not just the legal aspects. She became heavily involved …
What is the biggest misconception about seniors housing and what can our industry do about it? Confusion about types of care By James Balda President and CEO Argentum Among the general public, there has always been confusion on how long-term care breaks down regarding service models, funding and regulations, and this has become especially problematic during COVID-19. During this crisis, we have leaned in on educating lawmakers and media on the many distinctions between skilled nursing and senior living. These groups are directly addressing the general public, so it’s essential they …
Industry leader Brenda Bacon, CEO of Brandywine Living and former Argentum Board Chair, offers expert insight into the industry-wide response to the COVID-19 health crisis and how senior living can apply those lessons going forward. Listen to Episode One of the Seniors Housing Business series Executive Insights to learn how Bacon and her team are protecting and promoting resident health, acting as educators and advocating for assisted living industry as a whole. Executive Insights is an exclusive interview series in which Seniors Housing Business interviews top thought leaders in assisted living. See …
A four-phase strategy to build an internal brand promise while creating opportunities to bolster staff dedication. By Mike Ulm, Pathway to Living When I started out in this industry years ago, my perception of seniors housing was steeped in some widely held misconceptions. In fact, the first time I stepped into a nursing home I was filled with angst, scared both to and of death. But that changed quickly when I formed a very special connection with an 88-year-old resident who not only shared a love for baseball but had actually grown …
How those working in seniors housing are rising to the occasion during COVID-19 By Joe Fairley, Laser Facility Management, and John Getha, NSRE Today’s facility professionals in seniors housing literally find themselves in the middle of a pandemic with their facilities identified as the single biggest hot-spot category of business in the United States. Recent COVID-19 figures indicate that 15 percent of all cases and 38 percent of all deaths reported are related to long-term care facilities, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. Over 6,000 of the nation’s 22,000 care …
Pandemic creates numerous legal issues for seniors housing operators. (Editor’s note: This column was written by law specialists at Hanson Bridgett. Because of the wide variety of challenges, the law firm asked each subject matter expert to write about his or her area of expertise.) The COVID-19 pandemic has struck our industry hard, requiring us to reexamine all our practices. There are myriad long-term implications that will change seniors housing. Safety Protocols: Senior living offers a spectrum of services — independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and CCRCs. …
Third-generation owner and operator channels inspiration from his family and other industry luminaries into large portfolio. By Jeff Shaw Greg Roderick was born for this industry. Roderick’s grandfather was the first in the family to enter seniors housing. He got his start alongside Carl Campbell, a seniors housing industry pioneer who started building in the 1950s and finally retired in 2017 while in his mid-90s. As part of his retirement plans, Campbell shrank his 12,000-square-foot penthouse located at one of his own communities in Wenatchee, Washington, down to 1,200 square …
How can operators meet the need for socialization while isolating residents as required by the pandemic? Community is strengthened By Brian Landrum Senior Managing Director Harbert Management Corp. I have been inspired by the stronger sense of community and the bonds created between residents, families and staff during the pandemic. In terms of socialization across our portfolio, we have implemented family window visits, pen pal programs with local schools, employee recognition opportunities and virtual socialization. Video conferencing has never been so prevalent in our communities — a welcomed advancement for …
Particularly in the Southeast, where there are fewer cases, builders continue to find work with a few adjustments for COVID-19. By B. Shane Hornbuckle, Principal, Van Winkle Construction Feeling nervous about the economy in light of the pandemic? If you are, take heart: Not everything has come to a stop. While other industries and markets grapple with closures and uncertainty, the design and construction markets remain strong for senior living, particularly in the Southeast. In South Carolina, Van Winkle Construction broke ground for the Indigo at Carolina Forest near Myrtle …