Here’s a collection of news bites pertaining to the senior housing and long-term care industries, gathered from around the nation. Many of the articles are state-specific, but could eventually have national implications or influence senior care trends. Click the links to access the full article. From WickedLocal.com (Mass.)—Governor Signs Bill Regarding Rights of CCRC Residents […]
Construction: Planned SRP Medical, Frontier Management to Build McKinney, Tex. Community SRP Medical and Frontier Management are planning an 80,000-square-foot McKinney, Tex. senior living community. The new development will offer 75 assisted living and 32 memory care units in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Amenities will include a theater room, dining and activity areas, and […]
Reaching out to aging Americans early—as early as their 60s—and offering amenities that promote an active lifestyle could help continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) attract seniors and then keep them as residents for the duration of their retirement, according to a new study by a mature market research firm. Access to technology and the availability […]
The nursing home industry is in the midst of a culture change toward person-centered care, and it’s also figuring out how to benefit from healthcare reform initiatives seeking to cost-effecitvely improve care quality and reduce hospital readmissions. Skilled nursing providers are figuring out ways to stay current and keep up with trends as they seek to […]
Construction: Planned Eastern Consolidated is marketing a 51.65-acre fully entitled development site in Brookhaven Long Island for $15 million, reports the National Real Estate Investor. The site includes approved plans for constructing a 408-unit senior housing project, Heritage Square Housing Development. The development plans feature a 392,400-square-foot residential building and a 20,000-square-foot building earmarked for […]
Senior Housing News might have to change its name—Margaret Wylde, the president and founder of market research firm Promatura Group, LLC, is vehemently opposed to the concept of “senior housing.” With changing timelines and attitudes toward retirement, it should be about “lifestyle” and communities that are a great place to live, not just a place […]
There’s a lot of buzz around how baby boomers will change the concept of “senior housing,” from what it looks like, what it consists of, and where it’s located. Similar to how the hotel industry underwent sweeping changes to become more hospitality- and guest experience-based rather than “homey,” some architects and developers believe the upcoming […]
From its humble beginnings in 1919 as a home for 14 residents, to the now seven-acre campus housing and caring for up to 172 seniors, Epworth Manor will be celebrating 90 years of being part of the Tyrone and central Pennsylvania community. An outdoor celebration will take place on July 8, from 5:30 p.m. to […]
A new research paper released by the The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry (NIC) analyzed the results of research seeking to find how satisfaction levels moved seniors housing residents to recommend their communities to others. The white paper, which is printed in the 2009 Seniors Housing & Care Journal along […]
Two senior housing projects are looking to cater to the luxury market for seniors on the Front Range in Denver, Colorado. The goal is to provide a high-end, low maintenance lifestyle with nearby assistance if they need it. The two projects, the Stratford at FlatIrons in Broomfield, CO, and the Balfour Cosmopolitan Club in downtown […]
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