Never perform after children or animals, the old show biz adage warns. The equivalent advice for this market might be to avoid replacing visionary leaders. For in both scenarios, there’s usually a tough...
Occupancy numbers hit historic lows: NIC
By
John O'Connor
Jul 10, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic took hold in the second quarter, units in the senior living sector emptied out as never before. Occupancy levels declined by 2.8% to 84.9%, according to the National Investment...
Pandemic likely to increase demand for affordable housing: NIC
By
John O'Connor
Apr 16, 2020
As the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic ravages the nation’s economy, the ranks of seniors requiring affordable housing and care will escalate, warns a recent National Investment Center for Seniors Housing...
Is it too soon to put the coronavirus in perspective?
By
John O'Connor
Mar 12, 2020
We need to give this emerging virus the respect and response it deserves. But let’s also try to keep things in perspective.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Robert G. Kramer
By
John O'Connor
Feb 24, 2020
When people discuss how freely capital now flows in this sector, demographics and a strong economy usually get the credit. Often overlooked is the man perhaps most responsible for opening the spigot.
No surprise why this event was a SMASH-ing success
By
John O'Connor
Sep 26, 2019
There are quite a few reasons why this week’s Senior Care Sales & Marketing Summit attracted an overflow crowd.
‘Part of doing things better is going to involve doing some things fundamentally differently’
By
John O'Connor
Sep 19, 2019
As challenging, interesting and thought-provoking as NIC Talk presentations tend to be, they often take a back seat to what is said before and afterward.
Survey confirms what many already know: It’s a buyer’s market for capital
By
John O'Connor
Sep 11, 2019
Capital access always is a top-of-mind concern for operators looking to grow or renovate. But finding money is not much of a challenge these days.
Senior living operators, ready for some small ball?
By
John O'Connor
May 23, 2019
A landmark report is calling on senior living operators to consider reducing prices.
Senior living’s biggest challenge officially has been revealed
By
John O'Connor
Apr 25, 2019
A landmark study released this week paints a sobering portrait of senior living affordability for many older Americans. It also should send this strong message to many operators: Change or else.