The SeniorCare Investor: Deal Market Strengthening–

First Half of 2010 Outpacing 2009 Acquisition Volume   After hitting a transaction volume peak in 2006 and 2007 with $22.6 billion and $16.6 billion, respectively, of publicly announced acquisitions in the seniors housing and care market, the volume of deals quickly...

The SeniorCare Investor: Second Quarter Census Preview–

Some Clues As to What Is Happening In Seniors Housing  Only a few companies have reported their second quarter earnings results, and in one case we get a partial story on a company’s operating performance.  But NIC MAP has come out with its preliminary numbers on...

The SeniorCare Investor: SNF Business At A Crossroads–

Lawsuits, Verdicts, Reimbursement: Bracing For The Future  Very few people remember what  happened a little more than  seven years ago, but in early 2003, an unknown entity (at least to the senior care world) stepped in at the last minute and snatched the remaining...

The SeniorCare Investor: Erickson Troubles Not Over–

Two Illinois CCRCs File For Bankruptcy Protection  In April of this year, the bankruptcy court entered an order confirming the plan of reorganization of Erickson Retirement Communities and the sale of certain assets to Redwood Capital Investment.  Many people thought...