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...
SNF occupancy hits all-time low, managed Medicare rates also drop
By
Danielle Brown
Feb 11, 2021
Industry experts expect operators to continue experiencing revenue pressures throughout the winter months after skilled nursing occupancy hit and managed Medicare rates hit record lows.
SNF occupancy inches up in September to 74%, NIC reports
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 10, 2020
Skilled nursing home operators saw a slight increase in occupancy during the month of September, according to the latest data released by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC).
SNF occupancy ticks up but is ‘dangerously’ low and threatens long-term survival
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 03, 2020
A slight increase in skilled nursing occupancy between the second and third quarters wasn’t enough to alleviate the financial uncertainty facing the industry as a result of the ongoing public health...
SNF occupancy reaches another record low, NIC finds
By
Danielle Brown
Nov 05, 2020
Skilled nursing operators again saw record occupancy declines due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, new data released Wednesday by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) revealed.
Nursing home move-ins accelerating: NIC survey
By
Danielle Brown
Oct 19, 2020
Skilled nursing executives reported an increase in move-ins within the last month, according to a new survey by the National Investment Center for Seniors House & Care (NIC).
SNF occupancy drops to record low in June
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 14, 2020
Skilled nursing occupancy levels dropped by 41 basis points to 74.8% during the month of June as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic — a new record low, according to new data released by the National Investment...
SNF industry in a ‘challenging state’ as occupancy falls; Medicaid revenue up
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 09, 2020
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has the “skilled nursing industry in a challenging state right now,” one expert noted after new data revealed occupancy at SNFs dropped to 78.9% by the end of April.
Skilled nursing occupancy slips as COVID-19 pandemic rages: NIC
By
Danielle Brown
May 20, 2020
Occupancy at skilled nursing facilities took a hit following the onset of the coronavirus pandemic after showing signs of stabilization for several quarters, new data from the National Investment Center...
What’s a nursing home operator to do? Make adjustments!
By
John O'Connor
Mar 26, 2018
Operators who can make some adjustments and ride out the current regulatory and operating storm might not just survive, but thrive.