Uber recently hired its first chief medical officer to lead the expanding Uber Health division, tapping a geriatrician with a background in “designing clinical programs for older adults and vulnerable populations.” Senior living providers should understand what the hiring of Dr. Mike Cantor as CMO means about the aspirations of Uber Health, and what it […]
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With contributions from Tim Regan and Nick Andrews Rapid growth, innovative operating models and seasoned leaders who are still generating new ideas. These are among the factors differentiating some senior living providers from the pack, making them companies to watch in 2022. As the industry embarks on a critical re-building year, these providers are taking […]
After Q4 2021 occupancy data came out earlier this month, NIC Chief Economist Beth Mace described the report as “really bullish, encouraging and optimistic.” In the weeks since, my conversations with various operators have confirmed a very positive story for the senior living industry with regard to move-in trends. In this week’s exclusive, members-only SHN+ […]
One year ago, vaccine clinics were just getting underway in senior living communities, raising hopes for a better year ahead after the devastating toll exacted by Covid-19 in 2020. While Covid-19 vaccines have been a gamechanger for senior living providers, the quotes below reflect that 2021 presented plenty of daunting challenges, including unprecedented labor pressures. […]
For operators venturing into the middle market, margins are compressed and capital partners need to be mission-driven as well as financially driven. That’s according to Merrill Gardens President Tana Gall, who is blazing trails in the middle market with the company’s Truewood by Merrill platform. And there is still an opportunity for great returns, said […]
David Eskenazy, former president of Merrill Gardens, has been named CEO of Cogir USA, effective immediately. Eskenazy takes on this role as Cogir USA expands, having recently added five buildings formerly operated by Sunrise Senior Living, with further management agreements and development plans in the works. After departing Merrill Gardens in 2019, Eskenazy joined Cogir […]
True Connection Communities CEO Jim Pusateri is excited about the potential synergies between traditional senior living providers and manufactured housing communities — and he is in a position to drive such innovations. That’s because True Connection is owned by private equity firm Green Courte Partners, which also owns a manufactured housing portfolio. “That’s one of […]
National Health Investors (NYSE: NHI) is in the midst of a transformation that company leaders believe will position the real estate investment trust for success in 2022. The Murfreesboro, Tennessee-based REIT is planning to pare down its portfolio managed by Bickford Senior Living, going from 42 communities as of Sept. 30 to 35 or 36. […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has pressured just about every facet of senior living operations — but for some senior living providers, it has been an opportunity to learn, grow and evolve. From creating new worker positions that have helped prevent move-outs during the pandemic to re-engaging residents after a long period of isolation, leaders with Integral […]
Almost two years ago exactly, “The Forgotten Middle” report quantified the enormous, imminent demand for senior living at a middle-market price point. Since that time, many providers have set their sights on this part of the market. But most of their early-stage work has been done behind closed doors, with only occasional hints as to […]
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