Investors’ top worries for seniors housing in 2018
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 16, 2018
The changing regulatory environment may be top-of-mind for senior living owners and operators, but that is not the case for seniors housing investors, developers, lenders and brokers.
California operator cited $7 million for alleged labor law violations
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 10, 2018
The owner of six residential care facilities in Los Angeles paid caregivers as little as $2.40 an hour, did not pay them overtime and did not relieve them for breaks, the California Labor Commissioner’s...
Expect labor challenges to continue in 2018: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 09, 2018
Senior living workforce issues will not abate this year, according to a new report.
Episcopal Senior Communities chooses Vocera Communications System
Jan 09, 2018
Episcopal Senior Communities has chosen to use the Vocera Communications System its six continuing care retirement communities, which are located in the San Francisco area, the technology company announced...
Investors excited about independent and assisted living: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 05, 2018
Investors this year will be most attracted to “lifestyle-focused” segments of seniors housing, including one that may surprise some, according to a new report from commercial real estate services...
Labor Department increases monetary penalties for violations
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 04, 2018
The Department of Labor issued a final rule Tuesday that details increases in civil penalties due to inflation, as required by federal law.
10 senior living design trends for 2018
Jan 02, 2018
Austin, TX-based senior living interior design firm studioSIX5 has identified several trends for 2018.
Justice Department healthcare fraud recoveries top $2.4 billion in FY 2017
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2018
Settlements with Life Care Centers of America and eClinicalWorks marked two of the largest healthcare fraud-related recoveries by the federal government in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, the Justice...
5 senior living trends for 2018
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 02, 2018
What does the new year hold for senior living? I recently spoke with an industry expert to gain her perspective.
Senior living development costs average $283 per square foot: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Dec 21, 2017
Development costs related to independent living, assisted living and memory care communities are averaging $256,000 per unit, or $283 per square foot, according to a new report from commercial real estate...