By Beth Burnham Mace, Chief Economist, NIC
The long-anticipated increase of the age 65+ population has started, thanks to the aging baby boomer generation, lower birth rates, and improved longevity—and it’s only expected to continue. By 2030, 21% of the population, an estimated 74 million people, will be past retirement age.
This growing demographic will have serious and long-lasting implications…
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U.S. EconomyAs the 2016 NIC Spring Investment Forum wrapped up on Friday, discussions revolved around the coming challenges and opportunities for seniors housing and care. The theme of change seemed to permeate the discussions during the three day event in Dallas, Texas.
One of the highlights of the
2016 NIC Spring Investment Forum was the Closing General Session. Facing an evolving…
Originally intended to help guide skilled nursing consumers and their families as they compare and monitor care across different facilities, CMS’ Five-Star Quality Rating System is increasingly being used by investors to identify which properties to invest in and how facilities within their existing portfolio are performing.
But evaluating a skilled nursing facility on its rating alone isn’t enough. For…
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Today’s capital market conditions are favorable: capital is relatively inexpensive and readily available. Looking ahead, what will happen if and when the capital markets change? A change in policy by the Federal Reserve has the potential to cause a sea of change for both lenders and borrowers as the cost of capital increases. Higher interest rates will change the economics…
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With the fast-moving changes in the health care delivery and payment system, how can providers make the most of the coming opportunities and navigate challenges, not only to survive but thrive?
According to recent industry news reports, retirement communities should have continuum of care, a segway from independent living to assisted living to skilled nursing, with both long and short-term…
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