It’s no secret among senior living operators that many residents are living with some form of cognitive decline, and that has created a vast need for more early-stage memory care services. Over the past two and a half years, the Covid-19 pandemic prompted many families to hold off on moving a loved one into a […]
Memory care was among the hardest-hit senior living segments in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. Two years and change later, many operators in the space are still recovering. The arrival of Covid-19 tossed disruption into the sector, leading to historic lows in occupancy and a whirlwind of community transitions. While many memory care […]
Disney has become the latest high-wattage brand to make a senior living play, announcing its intentions to include 55+ housing in forthcoming Storyliving by Disney residential developments. Just as Latitude Margaritaville communities have attracted large numbers of aging Parrotheads, I expect there will be robust demand among Disney fans for Storyliving’s 55+ options. And just […]
With contributions from Tim Regan and Nick Andrews Rapid growth, innovative operating models and seasoned leaders who are still generating new ideas. These are among the factors differentiating some senior living providers from the pack, making them companies to watch in 2022. As the industry embarks on a critical re-building year, these providers are taking […]
As 2022 begins, headlines are unfortunately reminiscent of 2020, featuring news of Covid-19 case counts, global disruptions to business and transportation, and even whole cities going into lock down. But for the U.S. senior living industry, history will not repeat itself in 2022. That’s thanks largely to the number of residents vaccinated against Covid-19 and […]
While senior living operators continued to battle the Covid-19 pandemic in 2021, the industry was being reshaped by blockbuster deals. It’s no surprise that Atria Senior Living’s acquisition of Holiday Retirement — with Welltower (NYSE: WELL) investing in 86 Holiday properties — led to the most-read story on Senior Housing News in the last 12 […]
More than one-third (35%) of U.S. adults do “not know” how they view the aging services sector. That’s according to recently released findings from a national public opinion survey conducted by LeadingAge. “These numbers suggest the sector does not face an extreme public perception crisis — but there is a real need and opportunity to […]
This week, a new residential-style memory care community is opening its doors in Bulverde, Texas — but if the concept works as intended, its services will reach far beyond its walls. The company is Bella Groves, and its mission is not only to support older adults living with dementia, but also to educate those who […]
