What Best Buy’s Health Strategy Means For Senior Living

Amazon, Apple, Google and other tech giants are executing on health care strategies that could disrupt senior living, but to my mind, the industry could be affected most quickly and directly by a more traditional retailer: Best Buy. The Richfield, Minnesota-based company is known for its big-box stores that sell tech products, from smartphones to […]

NHI CEO: ‘Odd’ Deals Dominate Market, CCRCs’ Unexpected Performance To Be Discussed For Years

With senior living occupancy lower than he’s ever seen it due to Covid-19, National Health Investors (NYSE: NHI) President and CEO Eric Mendelsohn has had to become a more empathetic leader — while still safeguarding NHI’s business and securing its future But Mendelsohn is feeling more optimistic than he was during the last earnings call […]

Enlivant Reaches Crossroads With New CEO, Ownership Uncertainty

Enlivant — the 11th-largest U.S. senior living provider in 2020 — is at a crossroads, with new CEO Dan Guill officially taking the reins this week, while questions about the company’s future ownership remain to be settled. With the CEO change, the story is largely one of continuity. Guill has been with the company since […]

Small-Home Senior Living by the Numbers: Inside Look at 3 Rising Models

The small-home senior living movement is in full swing, with the Covid-19 pandemic leading to a surge of interest. But, there is no single version of small-home senior living. And, although the pandemic appears to have shown how small homes can shine, there are questions about associated costs and margins with different approaches. The traditional […]

SHN+ TALKS — The Future of NHI and REITs in Senior Living

We are excited to announce the next SHN+ TALK, with Eric Mendelsohn, President and CEO of National Health Investors, on March 30, 2021 at 11am CST. Learn more about the future of NHI and Eric’s perspective on the senior living landscape, including: The state of M&A and capital markets, and the outlook for 2021 How […]

Low Occupancy Prompts Price Discounts in Senior Living — But Providers Wary of Risks

Senior living providers recovering from the pandemic are using discounts and concessions to regain occupancy, raising concerns about price wars as companies across the industry strive to rebuild occupancy. In November 2020, providers such as Five Star Senior Living (NYSE: FVE) were already observing deep discounts and concessions in the market. Other data, including mystery […]

3 Takeaways from Healthpeak’s Exit For The Future Of Senior Housing

Last week, Discovery Senior Living announced that Hilary Bullard — formerly VP of senior housing asset management with Healthpeak (NYSE: PEAK) — will lead the new Morada brand. Discovery is launching Morada with 16 communities recently acquired from Healthpeak. The Bullard hire and Morada’s launch are among many news items that have been generated from […]

In the Pipeline: Phoenix Breaks Ground in Georgia; Capitol Seniors Housing Opens New York Community

In the Pipeline is brought to you by the Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards, an annual competition that recognizes cutting-edge design, excellence, and innovation in senior living. View this year’s winning entries here. And if you’d like to submit a project to In the Pipeline, email us. Construction: In progress Phoenix Senior Living […]