Standard & Poor’s is contemplating a downgrade of ProMedica Health Systems’ credit rating, in light of the nonprofit’s acquisition of struggling skilled nursing giant HCR ManorCare. That transaction—a joint venture with real estate investment trust Welltower (NYSE: WELL)—closed last week. While asserting that the non-profit Read More »
Category: Skilled Nursing
ManorCare Deal Could Spur Other Senior Living, Health System Integrations
The acquisition of HCR ManorCare by nonprofit health system ProMedica could be a sign of things to come for senior housing and care. Specifically, health systems and managed care organizations are increasingly seeing the value in owning senior living and skilled nursing providers, and they Read More »
Welltower to Acquire QCP for $2 Billion, Strike Joint Venture with Health System
Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL), one of the largest owners of senior housing properties in the United States, has reached an agreement to acquire another major player in the sector, Quality Care Properties (NYSE: QCP), in a $1.95 billion all-cash deal. Under this deal, Welltower will Read More »
Welltower, ProMedica Reportedly Pursuing $2 Billion QCP Acquisition
Welltower (NYSE: WELL), one of the “Big 3” senior housing real estate investment trusts (REITs), is rumored to be in talks to purchase Quality Care Properties Inc. (NYSE: QCP). Welltower and ProMedica, a nonprofit hospital network operator, reportedly made a $2 billion offer to acquire skilled Read More »
Mainstreet Halts All Rapid Recovery Center Projects in Arizona
Mainstreet, one of the largest developers of post-acute properties in the United States, is having a rocky launch for its Rapid Recovery Center offering. One year ago, Mainstreet’s plan was to open 11 Rapid Recovery Centers over 18 months, in Arizona and Texas. Now, the Read More »
10 Most Expensive States for Seniors
Wyoming is famous for its natural beauty, but its expanses of wilderness are one reason it is the toughest U.S. state for seniors to live in, according to recently released rankings that looked at the costs of care and accessibility of services. The Cowboy State Read More »
Senior Living Design Trends to Leave Behind in 2018
In senior living, it’s inevitable that some architecture and design features go from hot to not. Resident preferences change, care practices evolve, technology advances, and the way senior housing buildings look and feel has to keep up. So, heading into 2018, providers might want to Read More »
CCRCs Gain Luster as Standalone SNFs Fade
Skilled nursing isn’t dying, but the standalone skilled nursing facility — or SNF — just might be. And that could be good news for the future of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) and similar full-continuum offerings. While skilled nursing is perhaps more needed than ever, Read More »
New Report: Inside The Future of Skilled Nursing Design
Some say skilled nursing is dead, yet others think it is being reborn. Providers who want to survive must rethink skilled nursing design in order to thrive and meet the needs of an increasingly challenging industry. In the next 10 years, providers who tackle key Read More »
How Five Star Sells Rehab Patients on Senior Living
Conventional wisdom says that the progression of an older adult’s journey through the senior housing system usually begins at an independent living community, followed by moves to assisted living and skilled nursing as needs increase. But for some, the pathway into senior housing—such as an Read More »
- 1
- 2
- 3
- …
- 54
- Next Page »