Invesque Expedites Operator Transitions, Issues Positive 2021 Senior Housing Forecast

After a whirlwind of acquisition activity in 2019, Invesque (TSX: IVQ U) is winding down the year with an eye on maximizing the value of its expanded senior housing portfolio in 2020 through improved operations, selective paring of assets, and holding options to consolidate most of its portfolio into master leases. The Toronto-based real estate […]

Movers & Shakers: Heritage Hires Operations VP; Asbury Names VP of Master Planning

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Invesque Adds 10 Properties to Commonwealth Portfolio, Foresees Future Growth

Invesque (TSX: IVQ.U) is wasting no time in building up the $340 million Commonwealth Senior Living portfolio acquired in May. Invesque is transitioning the majority of its assets operated by Falls Church, Virginia-based Greenfield Senior Living to Commonwealth, the Toronto-based real estate investment trust (REIT) announced in its second quarter 2019 earnings report Wednesday. The […]

Transactions & Financings: Invesque’s $80M Credit Facility; Thrive Acquires Georgia Senior Living Community

Invesque secures $80M credit facility People’s United Bank, a subsidiary of People’s United Financial (Nasdaq: PBCT), announced its healthcare finance and capital markets divisions served as lead arranger and administrative agent for an $80 million senior secured credit facility to Invesque (TSX: IVQ.U). The facility will be used to refinance existing debt associated with the […]

Movers and Shakers: Heritage Senior Living Announces VP Promotions; New Watermark ED

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Senior Living Executive Forecast: 2019 Business Trends, Challenges, Opportunities

In 2019, senior living providers need get over a “me first” mentality and get collaborative. Occupancy will remain stagnant and workforce challenges will grow more complicated, but changes in the U.S. economy and health care system could alleviate some pressures and create business opportunities. However, to take advantage of opportunities, providers might need to “detonate” […]

Heightened Assisted Living Scrutiny Highlights Need For Airtight Operations

The assisted living industry is changing from a hospitality-based model to one incorporating more health care options to allow seniors to age in place. The shift in operational strategy comes as more seniors indicated they prefer assisted living to moving in with family members. The anticipated “silver wave” of baby boomers aging into assisted living […]

Heritage Senior Living to Test AI, Robots, Telehealth Through University Partnership

Heritage Senior Living is trying out some cutting-edge technology by working with a university—exemplifying an industry trend that has seen other providers do the same. The West Allis, Wisconsin-based senior living provider is partnering with the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Partners for Health to bring to its residents virtual reality, a new therapy mat, telehealth programs and […]

Life Coaches and Grey’s Anatomy: Senior Living Gets Creative to Attract Workers

With unemployment hovering around 4% nationally, senior living providers are getting creative as competition for workers heats up, experimenting with new ways of supporting employees and attracting applicants. For example, St. Louis-based Provision Living has hired life coaches to be available in its buildings, to help staff “break through different obstacles in their life,” Provision […]