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

Bloom Senior Living Blooming Again

Bloom Senior Living Blooming Again

by | Oct 5, 2023 4:11 pm | Acquisitions

We have often wondered, and have often been asked, how do buyers decide to buy a community (or two) that is losing money with very low occupancy? How do you have the confidence to go into that market, lose money for several months, maybe several hundred thousand... Read More »
A Community For The Future?

A Community For The Future?

by | Sep 25, 2023 9:04 am | Developments

Back in June, newly formed Senior Living Transformation Company (SLTC), in a joint venture with Omega Healthcare Investors, purchased a 114-unit senior living community in Brentwood, Tennessee for about $11 million, or $96,500 per unit. They consider that to be a... Read More »
Ventas: Time For A Change?

Ventas: Time For A Change?

by | Sep 12, 2023 3:47 pm | Developments

Ventas has been an incredible success story, both in terms of the company itself and its stock. But most of the “incredible” for the stock occurred many years ago. Ten years ago, its share price was about $70, and currently it is about $40. It has averaged close to... Read More »