Must Reads: Virtual Reality to Support Seniors, No More ‘Mush’ in Dining

Top news organizations around the country recently ran these must-read stories related to senior housing. Back to School: College Towns Woo Retirees—Davidson College in North Carolina allows residents of a nearby senior housing community to audit classes, and this is just one example of how college towns are emerging as retiree hotspots. Virtual Home Intended […]

CEO Pay: HCP’s Martin Out-Earns Big 3 Peers

The CEOs of the “Big Three” health care real estate investment trusts (REITs) all were among the 25 highest-paid U.S. equity REIT chief executives in 2014, with HCP Inc.’s Lauralee Martin leading the pack. Martin, president and CEO of HCP (NYSE: HCP), took the No. 8 spot on the recently released rankings, compiled by business intelligence services […]

40% of Wealthy Aren’t Prepared for Luxury Senior Living Costs

Development of high-end senior living products and services may be increasing, but data shows four in 10 wealthy individuals still aren’t prepared for the costs of long-term care. In the event that long-term care is ever needed, nearly one-quarter (23%) of the cohort expects to live in a luxury assisted living facility, according to the […]

Interview: Why Innovation is the Future of Senior Living

While senior living rides a growth wave into an innovative new era, one provider has quietly expanded its portfolio of properties to provide housing and care for seniors while keeping costs to residents low. At its helm is John Goodman, chairman of The Goodman Group, which counts 30 senior living and health care properties in eight states […]

Movers & Shakers — Horizon’s New CEO and CFO

Horizon Announces New CEO and CFO  Wisconsin-based Horizon Group of Companies — made up of Horizon Development Group, Inc., Horizon Construction Group, Inc., and Horizon Management Services, Inc. — has announced the appointment of Dan Fitzgerald as its new CEO. Fitzgerald has been part of the Horizon team for 16 years, beginning in the development […]

Home Health Margins Plunge, Leaving Providers Vulnerable

Senior living providers have been eyeing home health operators in recent years, forging partnerships and undertaking acquisitions to extend services into this part of the care continuum. But while there are compelling reasons for senior living companies to get into the home health game, that sector faces some steep challenges: Profit margins for U.S. home […]