Top Senior Housing Trends for 2022

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 […]

10 Most-Read Senior Housing News Stories of 2021

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 […]

Kisco CEO: Rapid Occupancy Recovery Surprising, More Customized Resident Experience a Priority

With a recently announced development joint venture with Welltower (NYSE: WELL) and a strong occupancy recovery underway, Kisco Senior Living Founder and CEO Andy Kohlberg is bullish about the future. “We’ve averaged three-and-a-half times the number of net move-ins in 2021 than we did in 2019 … It’s gone surprisingly well,” Kohlberg said during a […]

Movers & Shakers: New CEO For Good Samaritan; Lloyd Jones Adds To Senior Living Team

Movers & Shakers is brought to you by the Senior Housing News Job Board. Browse and apply to management and executive senior living jobs and positions from leading professional firms serving the industry. Employers can post single jobs, purchase job packages or our premium subscription that includes unlimited job posts and editorial coverage for one year. Visit SHN […]

In the Pipeline: Kisco, Welltower Break Ground in Maryland; Capitol Seniors Housing Starts Work on New Jersey Project

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 Liberty Plans Assisted Living, Memory Care Community in New Orleans Liberty Senior Living and Felicity Property Co. have announced new […]

In the Pipeline: Watermark Adds to Elan Collection in Los Angeles; Discovery Makes Progress on Florida 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 Discovery Starts Pre-Leasing […]

Movers & Shakers: Transforming Age Hires EVP of Housing, Hospitality; New Lifespace Chief Information Officer

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Harrison Street ‘Handpicked’ 12 Former Atria Communities to Acquire from Healthpeak

The $312 million sale of a 12-property portfolio operated by Atria Senior Living was among the many transactions that Healthpeak (NYSE: PEAK) announced last week, as part of the real estate investment trust’s exit from rental senior housing. The buyer of this portfolio was Chicago-based private equity firm Harrison Street. The properties were essentially “handpicked” […]

Movers & Shakers: CareTrust’s New President; Kisco Hires National Environmental Health and Safety Director

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Senior Living Covid-19 Testing Innovations Continue as Vaccines Roll Out

Senior living providers are still devoting considerable time and resources to Covid-19 testing, even as they ramp up vaccination efforts for residents and staff. The senior living industry made great strides early in the pandemic to bring Covid-19 tests into their communities. But nearly a year into the Covid-19 pandemic, providers are still implementing new […]