Occupancy trends, the impact of the Omicron variant, development, investment, vaccine mandates and labor shortages were just some of the pressing topics panelists discussed during the “” webinar, hosted by Seniors Housing Business. Industry experts weighed in on the policies and priorities shaping the future of senior living communities, as well as their own legislative agendas for 2022.
Regarding investment and development, Dave Schless, president of American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA), explains
Capital markets have remained committed and robust throughout the spectrum of senior living property types. That’s very positive news.
On the transactional side, you’re seeing record numbers of transactions taking place. Again, that’s good news; that shows there’s a desire to continue investing in all of these different types of property.
On the development side, it’s a little more complicated. First of all, there’s no question development has slowed down…. ()
Timestamps of topics covered:
- (4:50) Occupancy numbers
- (11:55) Investment and development
- (17:58) Vaccination mandates
- (23:51) Labor shortages
- (32:50) Policies and legislative priorities
- (43:06) Senior living diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
on demand and learn all about the outlook for seniors housing policy in 2022, plus upcoming challenges and opportunities in seniors housing operations, investment and development.
Panelists:
- Valerie Whitman, LeadingResponse (moderator)
- James Balda, Argentum
- Dave Schless, ASHA
- Mark Parkinson, American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (ACHA/NCAL)
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