Vacant hospitals creating new housing stock supply for senior living
By
Amy Novotney
Mar 04, 2020
Across the nation, vacant hospitals, mental institutions and sanitariums are being recast as newly-developed apartment buildings for low-income seniors, according to a blog published Monday by Forbes.
Senior living inquiries, move-ins continue to improve from pandemic lows: report
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Amy Novotney
Nov 25, 2020
Move-in averages within senior housing have increased just over 44% from April, according to a report released Monday by Denver-based Enquire.
HHS announces additional $40 billion in distributions to healthcare providers
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Amy Novotney
Apr 24, 2020
The Department of Health & Human Services announced an additional $40 billion in CARES Act distributions to healthcare providers Wednesday, with checks going out as early as April 24.
Many baby boomers will have trouble selling their homes: study
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Amy Novotney
Aug 13, 2020
Millions of American homes could become unsellable, or could be sold at significant losses to their older adult owners, between now and 2040, according to new research from the University of Arizona.
Vaccine news boosts analysts’ views on skilled nursing; concerns remain around future of seniors housing:...
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Amy Novotney
Nov 23, 2020
As Nareit’s REITworld: 2020 Annual Conference wrapped up last week, analysts at Mizuho Securities USA say they remain positive on the skilled nursing sector given the promising vaccine news, strong government...
Most affordable seniors housing providers can’t afford pandemic supplies: survey
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Amy Novotney
Oct 22, 2020
The majority (69%) of affordable seniors housing providers say they are at least financially strained — if not severely financially strained — as a result of having to pay for personal protective equipment,...
Senior housing investment, income returns increase but remain low: NCREIF
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Amy Novotney
Mar 24, 2021
The senior housing sector posted a 0.71% total investment return in the fourth quarter, marking the second consecutive quarter of positive returns since the COVID-19 pandemic pushed returns into negative...
Healthcare REITs showing signs of life
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Amy Novotney
Oct 15, 2020
Healthcare real estate investment trusts, many of which have been heavily affected by the coronavirus pandemic, have shown signs of life over the past quarter in terms of stabilizing fundamentals. That’s...
To remain relevant, senior living operators must continue to innovate: speakers
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Amy Novotney
Nov 20, 2020
Despite COVID-19 and its effects, one constant remains: the aging process continues.
Liability dispute stalls COVID-19 relief bill
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Amy Novotney
Jul 31, 2020
Negotiations between the White House and congressional Democrats have stalled this week over the COVID-19 liability protections proposed for businesses, healthcare providers and schools in the $1 trillion...