Federal COVID funding averted skilled nursing ‘collapse,’ but new dangers ahead
By
Danielle Brown
May 12, 2022
Federal COVID-19 relief funding saved the skilled nursing industry from crumbling during the earlier days of the pandemic as providers struggled with increased expenses and historic occupancy lows, an...
Chilling out
By
John O'Connor
Mar 11, 2008
Last week’s NIC Western Regional Symposium in Las Vegas was as good a place as any to take the market’s current temperature. Unfortunately, one didn’t need to step outside to notice a...
Flu, falls drove SNF occupancy in early 2016, report shows
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Jun 23, 2016
Skilled nursing facilities enjoyed increased occupancy rates in the first quarter of 2016, likely spurred by winter-related causes, according to a new report.
For show organizers, laughter may be the best medicine
Oct 27, 2009
As the fall trade show season kicks in, event planners are offering the usual opportunities to mingle with peers, learn more about the market and explore new products. This year, they are also showcasing...
Report: Permanent debt delinquencies up for senior housing
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Haymarket Media
Apr 27, 2004
The senior housing industry saw permanent debt delinquencies increase and loan volume drop in the fourth quarter 2003, according to a report released by the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing...
Greenspan foresees Medicare cuts, reduced labor force
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Haymarket Media
Oct 05, 2007
The long-term care industry should expect Medicare cuts, a growing elderly population and an insufficient long-term care labor force in coming years. That is according to Alan Greenspan, former chairman...
Loan volume in seniors housing soars in second quarter
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Haymarket Media
Nov 01, 2006
Loan volume in the seniors housing and care industry skyrocketed to nearly $1.6 billion in the second quarter of 2006. This increase is one indicator of the strength of the industry, according to the National...
Nursing homes may see bigger drain if assisted living providers heed expert’s advice to take on...
By
James M. Berklan
Mar 05, 2020
Study results released Wednesday offer assisted living providers a strategy to reduce emergency room visits, hospital stays and overall healthcare costs.
SMASH conference returns Oct. 18
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 01, 2021
After a year of virtual existence due to pandemic conditions, the 2021 Senior Care Sales and Marketing Summit takes place in-person Oct. 18-20 at the Green Valley Resort in Las Vegas.
Success in hard times the focus of top seniors housing and care investment conference
Sep 17, 2009
Well-known economist and humorist Ben Stein and Penny Pritzker, the CEO of Pritzker Realty Group and founder of Classic Residence by Hyatt, will deliver keynote addresses at the 19th annual conference...