About Steve Monroe

Stephen M. Monroe has been a healthcare and senior care financial expert for over 30 years. In addition to being an often-quoted healthcare finance expert in mainstream media, he has published over 50 bylined articles dealing with various aspects of investing in health care and senior’s housing. &nbsp He is also called upon to keynote and speak at organizations such as the American Seniors Housing Association, Assisted Living Federation of America, National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care, American Health Care Association and the New York State Health Facilities Association, among others. See Full Bio

Articles Written by Steve Monroe

The Gold Standard A Bit Tarnished

The Gold Standard A Bit Tarnished

by | Nov 28, 2018 7:02 am | 60 Seconds, Opinion

A scathing article from The Washington Post discloses quality problems at HCR ManorCare before its sale to Welltower and ProMedica Health System. For those of you who missed the Thanksgiving weekend article from the Washington Post about poor care at HCR ManorCare’s... Read More »
HFF Funds Independent Living Acquisition

HFF Funds Independent Living Acquisition

by | Nov 28, 2018 7:00 am | Financings

Less than a year after opening its luxury independent living community in Colorado Springs, Colorado, The Wolff Company turned to Nicole Brickhouse and Leon McBroom of HFF to refinance its existing construction debt with a $31 million floating-rate bridge loan. This... Read More »
Skilled Nursing Prices Hold Steady

Skilled Nursing Prices Hold Steady

by | Nov 27, 2018 4:05 pm | Statistics

Despite numerous headwinds, an aging supply and decreasing national census, skilled nursing facility prices stayed remarkably steady in the past four quarters. In the 12 months ended September 30, 2018, we recorded an average price of $81,900 per bed for skilled... Read More »
Independent Living Prices Drop

Independent Living Prices Drop

by | Nov 23, 2018 7:01 am | Statistics

Independent living prices dropped in the four quarters ended September 30, 2018, but not as sharply as assisted living did. Buyers paid on average $219,600 per unit for independent living communities, down from a near-record high of $241,300 per unit during the last... Read More »