‘It’s all about a vaccine,’ says top senior care economist Mace
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 06, 2020
As soon as some stability can be achieved battling the coronavirus, the senior care and housing industry will still be a good bet for investors, said the top economist for the National Investment Center...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Brian Jurutka
By
John O'Connor
Aug 17, 2020
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...
Long-term care risks extended negative image without more COVID data from operators: exec
By
James M. Berklan
Jun 16, 2020
Seniors housing and care providers across a wider spectrum must start submitting data to increase transparency about the effects of coronavirus infections, says NIC CEO Brian Jurutka.
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...
SNF occupancy continues to stabilize, with rural providers feeling the pinch, NIC finds
By
Marty Stempniak
Mar 14, 2019
Nursing home use may be finally stabilizing after years of precipitous declines, according to new data from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Data expert strips down PDPM myths, truths
By
James M. Berklan
Feb 25, 2019
Long-term care professionals have been diligently cramming to prepare for a new skilled nursing reimbursement system in October, but a data expert had a sobering observation for presentation attendees...
October seems to be shaping up as Mixed-Message Month
By
John O'Connor
Oct 22, 2018
Despite the negative numbers, capital providers are lining up to make senior care and long-term care deals, often at inflated prices that seem to be at odds with the available evidence.
Getting it right: How SNF owners evaluate the decision to exit the business
By
Amy Mahone
Tim Cobb
Oct 17, 2018
Long-time holders of skilled nursing may be considering whether it’s time to sell.
Shooters and spenders: Online expo concludes today
By
Kimberly Marselas
Mar 15, 2018
Day Two of the 2018 McKnight’s Online Expo starts at 11:30 a.m. ET with a critical conversation about moving emergency preparation beyond fire drills to cover active shooters and other crises.
Less heads in the beds: NIC
By
John O'Connor
Feb 09, 2018
How low can it go? That’s a question many operators are ask- ing in the wake of a report by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care that reveals declining census numbers.