In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (1/23/17)

Construction: Planned Minnesota Senior Housing Community Planned Located in Apple Valley, Minnesota, owner, developer and manager Dominium Senior Living has plans to build a 163-unit affordable senior housing community. The property was bought at the end of 2016 and construction on Legends of Apple Valley is scheduled to be complete in spring 2018. The building will […]

The Top 10 Senior Housing Trends for 2017

The new year may have begun on Jan. 1, but in some ways it feels like it only started on Friday, with the inauguration of President Donald Trump. Now, months of speculation will give way to a period of actual activity, and consequences. Not every senior housing trend will be driven by Trump, but the […]

In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (1/12/17)

Construction: Planned Luxury Senior Living Community Planned A new luxury senior living community will break ground this summer in Bozeman, Montana. The Springs at Bozeman will offer a mix of 172 independent living, assisted living and memory care apartments ranging in size from studio to three-bedroom floor plans. The community will be built on five acres […]

NIC: Assisted Living Occupancy Falls to 6-Year Low

Assisted living occupancy stumbled during the fourth quarter of 2016, despite healthy demand for senior housing units. At 87.6%, assisted living occupancy dropped to its lowest level since early 2010, according to the latest data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC). Assisted living occupancy hit 87.9% in the third quarter of […]

How Ultra-Wealthy Investors View Senior Housing Real Estate

The world’s wealthiest individuals see great potential in senior housing—though it’s far from the most popular real estate property type these investors currently prefer, according to a recent research report from National Real Estate Investor (NREI). The report was based on an online survey sent to NREI readers in November 2016. The survey garnered responses […]

In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (1/5/17)

(Photo of the main dining room at Watercrest of San Jose, located in Jacksonville, Florida — photo courtesy of StudioSIX5) Construction: Planned Thrive Senior Living Community Planned A memory care community in Marietta, Georgia is planned. The Thrive Memory Care at East Cobb will have a home-like feel with a living area, dining area, sunroom and […]

SEC: Senior Housing Developer Stole $9.5 Million in EB-5 Scheme

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sued a private equity group with senior housing ties for engaging in a $9.5 million scheme by defrauding investors. The fraudster allegedly stole millions to pay for his lavish lifestyle, including the purchase and maintenance of a yacht as well as supporting his other businesses. Emilio Francisco, a […]

Announcing the Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards Winners 2016

More than 80 organizations compete for top honors in the 2016 SHN Architecture & Design Awards. Senior Housing News is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards. Senior living communities nationwide submitted their communities for consideration in the fourth annual SHN Awards, a contest that recognizes excellence […]