With Health Reform in Limbo, Frist and Daschle ‘Tweet’ Advice to Senior Housing

This coverage of the 2017 National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Spring Investment Forum is brought to you by Mainstreet. As the nation’s largest developer of transitional care properties, Mainstreet specializes in real estate development, value investments and health care. With Mainstreet’s support, SHN is bringing live event coverage of the NIC conference, […]

NIC to Fund Middle Market Senior Housing Demand Study

This coverage of the 2017 National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Spring Investment Forum is brought to you by Mainstreet. As the nation’s largest developer of transitional care properties, Mainstreet specializes in real estate development, value investments and health care. With Mainstreet’s support, SHN is bringing live event coverage of the NIC conference, […]

Juniper Slashes Hospitalization Rates by Integrating Senior Housing, Care

This coverage of the 2017 National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care Spring Investment Forum is brought to you by Mainstreet. As the nation’s largest developer of transitional care properties, Mainstreet specializes in real estate development, value investments and health care. With Mainstreet’s support, SHN is bringing live event coverage of the NIC conference, […]

NIC: Skilled Nursing Occupancy Falls to New Low

Despite a “significant” flu season that could have boosted patient volume, skilled nursing occupancy suffered across the country late last year. In fact, skilled nursing occupancy nationwide fell to 81.8% in the fourth quarter of 2016, according to the latest Skilled Nursing Data Report from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC). That’s down 0.8% […]

Why Deep-Dive Market Studies Bring More Senior Living Opportunities

Conducting market testing is easier said than done, but with senior housing construction rates near all-time highs, knowing the feasibility of a project is crucial. Having a clear, in-depth understanding of a market where a property will operate make the difference between a leased-up community and a struggling operator. However, studies that just scratch the surface […]

Rent Discounts Reflect Challenges Facing Assisted Living

It’s no secret that senior living providers sometimes give new residents a break on the rent for some period of time. As 2016 came to a close, new assisted living residents were paying a rate that was 10.7% lower than what communities initially were asking, on average, according to recently released data from the National […]

Mainstreet Unveils New Model, Ushers In New Execs

Changes are afoot at Mainstreet. Mainstreet Property Group, the nation’s largest developer of skilled nursing/transitional care properties, has seen significant churn in its top leadership over the past several months. At the same time, the skilled nursing sector as a whole has been struggling through stiff industry headwinds. However, these issues are not holding back Mainstreet […]

Why 55-Plus ‘Senior Living’ Needs a Rebrand

It’s time to set the record straight: “55-plus senior living communities” are a myth. These so-called “independent living communities” are advertised as appealing to a younger demographic of seniors, with lively, fit 60-year-olds often seen playing sports and socializing in their marketing materials. Yes, these communities exist, and yes, their residents are over 55—but, in most […]

With Brookdale ‘In Teeth of the Storm,’ Takeout Chatter Continues

Following bleak fourth quarter earnings, executives at the largest senior living provider in the nation are predicting a gloomy 2017. A rumored takeout by a private equity buyer was the backdrop for the earnings, which likely increased pressure on Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) to get a deal done. Brookdale leaders on Tuesday cited a number of factors […]