Shrinking lender pool could threaten a hot LTC market, Ziegler warns
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jul 08, 2021
A declining pool of lenders may have undercut some deals during what was otherwise a fast-paced quarter for mergers and acquisitions in long-term care and seniors housing.
How hospital readmissions fell by 61% and clinical outcomes improved using value-based care
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 25, 2021
Implementing value-based care partnerships has led to significant improvements in resident clinical outcomes, hospital readmissions and reduced costs for long-term care providers who detailed their successes...
Outlook gradually improving for operators, economist notes
Mar 27, 2012
Economic trends should give senior living operators reason for cautious optimism, according to a leading economist. That’s because the economy’s main driver – consumer spending –...
Lawmaker takes aim at the three-day stay requirement
By
John O'Connor
Oct 02, 2015
Rep. Jim Renacci (R-OH) blasted the three-day hospital stay rule during comments to providers Thursday, insisting it would be better to let physicians admit residents directly to skilled care facilities....
SNF deals hit $500 million
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Jul 06, 2017
Transactions within the nursing care sector reached $500 million in the first quarter of 2017, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Kramer named McKnight’s Pinnacle Career Achievement Award winner
By
James M. Berklan
Jan 11, 2023
Robert G. Kramer, the entrepreneurial thought leader who created a forum for investors in long-term care and revolutionized the use of data in the space, has been chosen as the 2023 Career Achievement...
Nursing home occupancy rose slightly in 4Q, NIC says
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 19, 2020
The percentage of filled beds in skilled nursing facilities continued its path toward stabilization, according to new data released Wednesday by the National Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC).
60 Seconds With .. Beth Burnham Mace
May 08, 2015
Q: Do rising prices for properties in this field reflect an improving economy, or is something else going on?
Medicare revenue a ‘bright spot’ for SNF operators as occupancy hits new low
By
Danielle Brown
Mar 05, 2021
Occupancy at skilled nursing facilities hit another record low to end 2020, but the revenue blow to operators was lessened thanks to the “bright spot” that has been Medicare, according to the latest...
Occupancy passes 90%
By
John O'Connor
Dec 01, 2014
Seniors housing stock enjoyed occupancy rates above 90% in the third quarter, the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care announced. Occupancy is up 3.4% since the cyclical low of 86.9% seen...