A recent Ziegler survey of senior living providers shows a variety of smoking policies ranging from somewhat to very restrictive. In no communities of those surveyed can a resident smoke anywhere on campus, while in 34%, residents can’t smoke anywhere on campus. Nearly 10% of communities say they deny admission to smokers. Nearly one-third (31%) […]
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This fall, poorly performing hospitals will essentially start getting punished for high readmission rates, which means they’re looking to partner with post-acute care providers to ensure the best outcomes for their patients. Nursing homes need to figure out how to position themselves for these partnerships, and with 30-day readmission rates currently at 21%, they must […]
Seniors housing construction activity is still down, with the number of units under construction as of the fourth quarter of 2011 declining 7% compared to the previous quarter, reports the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry (NIC). Construction activity for the sector has now declined a cumulative 64% since reaching a […]
Acquisitions made by Real Estate Investment Trusts over the last year have pushed transactions volumes in seniors housing to record levels in 2011. During the first half of the year, transaction volume reached $16.4 billion, 55% more than volume from 2008 to 2010 according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Industry. […]