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 Walk to End Alzheimer’s

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s

by | Aug 22, 2018 7:00 am | Opinion

Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease. No one can argue with that. And if we live long enough, without a cure, many of us will also succumb to Alzheimer’s. They say health care is local, but Alzheimer’s is global. It does not spare any race, income level or geography.... Read More »
Oregon Operator Refinances Bond Debt

Oregon Operator Refinances Bond Debt

by | Aug 21, 2018 11:37 am | Financings

The long-term owner of an assisted living/memory care community in Oregon went to MidCap Financial to help recapture equity for its other development projects and to fund property improvements. Caring Places, an operator of 11 communities in Washington and Oregon,... Read More »
In-Place Operator Steps In As Buyer

In-Place Operator Steps In As Buyer

by | Aug 17, 2018 7:01 am | Acquisitions

A successful bidding process for a portfolio of four assisted living/memory care communities ultimately yielded a familiar buyer: the portfolio’s existing operator. Located in Oregon and Washington, the 152-unit portfolio was owned by a partnership among four seniors... Read More »
California Retirement Community Sells

California Retirement Community Sells

by | Aug 17, 2018 7:00 am | Acquisitions

The acquisition market is alive and well, at least it is in California, where demand for properties remains quite strong. The 158-unit, 96,700 square foot community has about 15 memory care units with all the remaining units licensed for both assisted living and... Read More »