Promising Signs on Labor, But Senior Living’s Shortcomings on Workforce Have Been Exposed

The ongoing workforce crisis has been among the hottest topics at this week’s National Investment for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) conference, and attention will be fixed on labor-related numbers when the largest publicly traded senior living owners and operators announce their Q3 2021 earnings later this week. While these earnings calls will provide some […]

Charter Senior Living CEO: 2022 Will Bring Attractive Acquisition Opportunities, More Staffing Headwinds

Charter Senior Living went on the offense last year — and that momentum is still propelling the company forward into 2022. The Naperville, Illinois-based company has added about 10% in average same-store occupancy between March and September as it gets a handle on issues including staffing and wages, fraying supply lines and the rising cost […]

Diversified Healthcare Trust Transitions 66 Five Star Communities to New Operators

Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) is making progress on its plan to transition 108 communities operated by Five Star Senior Living (NYSE: FVE) to new operators by the end of 2021. The Newton, Massachusetts-based real estate investment trust (REIT) announced three new management agreements with operators for 66 communities, accounting for 61% of the portfolio […]

In the Pipeline: Charter, DMK Plan Kentucky Project; Capitol Seniors Housing/Atria Open Community in New York

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. Submissions are currently open. Project: Planned Charter, DMK Plan Project in Kentucky Charter Senior Living is teaming up with DMK Development Group for a new senior […]

New CDC Guidance Offers Hope for More Relaxed Visitation Policies in Senior Living

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday released new guidelines allowing Americans who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 the flexibility to socialize and engage in routine activities, even among people who have not yet been vaccinated — another important step toward what a post-pandemic landscape would look like. The announcement is […]

COO Outlook: Expect Senior Living Occupancy Rebound, Workforce Challenges in 2021

With the senior living industry largely focused on when occupancy will start to recover, chief operating officers with provider companies are focused on rebuilding census — and feeling optimistic about the prospects for 2021. In fact, several COOs indicated that they are less worried about restoring occupancy than they are about looming workforce challenges. With […]

A Giant Leap: Visitations Start to Resume in Senior Living, But Policies Differ Around U.S.

As senior living providers are hitting critical mass in their Covid-19 vaccination efforts, they are taking a big step toward normalcy by resuming more regular visitations. As Covid-19 swept across the United States last spring, senior living communities shut their doors to almost all visitors — including residents’ family members. In the ensuing months, isolation […]

Transform Podcast #34: Jayne Sallerson of Charter Senior Living

Though Charter Senior Living saw its fair share of challenges at the outset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the company is back to playing offense. Charter adapted to the pandemic “on a dime” by implementing new training for local leaders alongside new sales and marketing practices that focus on virtual consultations, according to Partner and COO […]

In the Pipeline: Atria, Related Cos. Eye New Rochelle; Atlas Grows in Georgia

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. Submissions are currently open. Construction: Planned Atria, Related Cos. Project Planned in New York State Atria Senior Living, Related Companies and KOSL Building are seeking to […]