2021 began with the hope that the new COVID-19 vaccine being rolled out to assisted living communities and nursing homes would help control a pandemic that had caused so much illness, death, loneliness,...
Active adult housing in 2022
By
Lynne Moore
Dec 13, 2021
Q. Will active adult housing continue to be a hot market sector for the senior housing industry in 2022? A. All leading indicators look favorable. Active adult housing is a growing and evolving sector...
Partnerships, universal workers keys to successful middle market communities, execs say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 04, 2021
Relationships with third parties, the use of universal workers, pared-down offerings and strict expense control — but not skimping on quality — are keys to a successful senior living model serving...
Technology, affordability, desirability key to attracting next generation of senior living residents
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 26, 2021
ATLANTA — The pandemic influenced and supported a desire among older adults to age in place rather than move into seniors housing. Now, according to experts, the industry needs to proactively respond...
Part 2: Could active adult housing help solve the middle-market affordability challenge?
By
Jim Moore
Oct 05, 2021
Beside value-engineering the physical product, reduced operating expenses also can play a role.
Could active adult housing be a solution to the middle-market affordability challenge?
By
Jim Moore
Aug 31, 2021
Several operators/providers are attempting to develop products to address this challenge.
New middle-income senior living model framed by wellness culture
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 07, 2021
Want to attract middle-income older adults? Emphasize lifestyle opportunities and comfortable residences, and allow residents and others who use community amenities to be able to choose from a menu of...
Ventas to acquire New Senior Investment Group in $2.3 billion transaction
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 28, 2021
Real estate investment trusts Ventas and New Senior Investment Group will merge in an all-stock transaction valued at $2.3 billion, including $1.5 billion of New Senior debt, the companies announced Monday...
Senior living’s next opportunity might have a high price of admission
By
John O'Connor
Jun 24, 2021
Why focus on a relatively small cohort when the hoi polloi might fill many more fill units? I guess you could say there are millions of reasons.
Is the senior housing industry up to the challenge of serving the middle market?
By
Jim Moore
Jun 01, 2021
Yes, but creative thinking and innovative approaches will be required.