Senior Housing Development Heats Up in Arizona Post-Recession

Arizona has long been seen as a retirement destination, but with home values beginning to recover in hard hit areas like Phoenix, some developers are seeing it as a brand new opportunity for senior living. “The last couple of years have been on the quiet side for senior housing development—the [real estate] market in general,” […]

CCRC Entry Fee Model Here to Stay—For Now

Thanks to the Great Recession’s impact on seniors’ net worth, some expect rental continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) to gain market share in the next few years while others contend the diversity of the baby boomer generation will support the near-term viability of the entry fee model as well.  “Both will continue to have their places […]

How Aging in Place Could Change Senior Living Communities’ Business Models

The aging-in-place movement has been touted as an effective strategy to keep folks in their homes, either delaying or avoiding altogether the need to enter senior-oriented housing, and this trend could potentially have chain-reaction implications for senior living communities’ business models and marketing strategies. Greater numbers of people choosing to age in place could mean […]