Skilled nursing occupancy ticked upward for a second month. Will such small gains be enough?
By
Kimberly Marselas
Jun 04, 2021
Skilled nursing occupancy climbed ever-so-slightly for a second straight month in March, reaching 71.6%, according to the latest NIC MAP data released Thursday afternoon.
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 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 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 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.
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).
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...
Nursing homes ended 2020 with nearly 8% decline in occupancy rate: NIC
By
Danielle Brown
Sep 27, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic caused the skilled nursing occupancy rate to drop by about 7.7% between 2019 and 2020, according to a new report by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care.
Omicron variant, lack of booster prioritization could haunt SNFs as occupancy dips
By
Danielle Brown
Dec 10, 2021
Skilled nursing occupancy declined in September, weeks before the omicron variant of COVID-19 arrived and further threatened the industry’s recovery.