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‘Unconscionable’: Senior living eliminated from COVID relief package

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February 26, 2021

With the possibility that President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus bill could come to the House of Representatives for a vote as early as today, senior living industry leaders are sounding the alarm that the federal government is “abandoning and failing” older adults and their caregivers.

New Senior to move 21 communities from Holiday to Atria as Atria introduces new brand

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Lois A. Bowers

February 26, 2021

New Senior Investment Group will transition the management of 21 senior living communities in its 103-community portfolio from Holiday Retirement to Atria Senior Living in an effort to diversify the operator mix in its portfolio, President and CEO Susan Givens announced Thursday during the real estate investment trust’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 earnings call.

Pennant puts acquisitions on hold for senior living but not home health, hospice

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Lois A. Bowers

February 26, 2021

In the midst of a “challenging operating environment” for senior living, The Pennant Group does not plan to allocate capital for acquisitions in the sector in the near term “as our leaders focus their efforts on navigating the challenges of the pandemic and driving improved results in our existing buildings,” Chairman and CEO Danny Walker said Thursday on the holding company’s fourth-quarter and full-year 2020 earnings call.

Coronavirus protocols, leverage position Brookdale for long-term growth

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

February 26, 2021

Implementing protocols to protect residents and associates during the pandemic, and an agreement to sell a majority stake in its home health and hospice business, sets Brookdale Senior Living up for long-term growth and success, President and CEO Lucinda “Cindy” Baier said Thursday during a fourth-quarter and 2020 full-year earnings call.

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Pandemic shifted strategy, but Five Star, Diversified say they remain on growth path

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

February 26, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a shift in strategy for Five Star Senior Living and Diversified Healthcare Trust, but company executives said Thursday during fourth-quarter earnings calls that they remain confident in their paths to growth and improved profitability.

Vaccinations should be enough to lift visitation restrictions in senior living, ASHA tells governors

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Kimberly Bonvissuto

February 25, 2021

Citing resident vaccination rates, the American Seniors Housing Association is asking the nation’s governors to begin easing “harmful” visitation restrictions in senior living communities.

Editors' Columns

Operators may soon perk up to vaccine challenge

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John O'Connor

February 25, 2021

To vaccinate staff or not to vaccinate staff? That is the question. A few senior living operators likely will steer clear of this pandemic-inspired matter. But most soon will need to confront the issue, one way or the other. Which in many communities likely will give rise to another important question: How best to get…

A big list for the small screen

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Lois A. Bowers

February 22, 2021

If you’re like many over the past year, you’ve been spending more time inside than usual, often in front of a television, streaming or otherwise watching series and movies. A new list provides some new ideas for resident recommendations, programming or your personal life.

Guest Column

How a ‘zoom-out’ strategy can help senior living operators thrive in the post-pandemic world

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Patrick McCormick, CPA

February 22, 2021

As they juggle short-term challenges with adapting to the long-term implications of the pandemic, operators can benefit from the so-called “zoom-in, zoom-out approach” that has been used by many successful companies.

Marketplace Column

How to respond faster to residents’ maintenance requests

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Dan Roberge

February 25, 2021

Want to respond faster to maintenance requests at your senior living community? There’s a lot you can do to optimize your workflow, but the real trick is in beating them to the punch in the first place.

Company News

People in the news, Feb. 23

Appointments, promotions and news at Atlas Senior Living, Benchmark Senior Living, Bridges by EPOCH, Cadence Living, JEA Senior Living, Milestone Retirement Communities, Ohio Living and Sunrise Senior Living.

ACHCA convocation set for April 13 to 27

Assisted living will be on the agenda when the American College of Health Care Administrators hosts its 2021 Convocation & Expo Virtual Experience April 13 to 27, the organization announced Wednesday.

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Instrumental partnership

February 24, 2021

A special collaboration between a nonprofit life plan community and the Nashville Symphony is helping both entities re-emerge from the pandemic. Learn more, and read how to submit your photos for consideration.

TOP NEWS

‘Unconscionable’: Senior living eliminated from COVID relief package

New Senior to move 21 communities from Holiday to Atria as Atria introduces new brand

Pennant puts acquisitions on hold for senior living but not home health, hospice

Coronavirus protocols, leverage position Brookdale for long-term growth

Pandemic shifted strategy, but Five Star, Diversified say they remain on growth path

Vaccinations should be enough to lift visitation restrictions in senior living, ASHA tells governors

Editors' Columns

Operators may soon perk up to vaccine challenge

A big list for the small screen

Guest Column

How a ‘zoom-out’ strategy can help senior living operators thrive in the post-pandemic world

Marketplace Column

How to respond faster to residents’ maintenance requests

Company News

People in the news, Feb. 23

ACHCA convocation set for April 13 to 27

In Focus

Instrumental partnership

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