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

Welltower Census Bottoming Out

Welltower Census Bottoming Out

by | Apr 7, 2021 9:24 am | Opinion

Usually, a few weeks does not translate into a long-term trend, but for Welltower’s SHOP portfolio, it may just be the case. And it is one we have all been waiting for since it is the largest portfolio in the senior living sector to make some forecasts from.  After... Read More »
Senior Care Centers Saga Continues

Senior Care Centers Saga Continues

by | Mar 15, 2021 10:17 am | Acquisitions

LTC Properties sent a notice of default to Senior Care Centers (SCC) and ABRI Health Services after they failed to pay the March rent due as well as additional charges under the master lease. LTC will make draws under SCC’s letter of credit to... Read More »
NIC Acquires VisionLTC

NIC Acquires VisionLTC

by | Mar 11, 2021 10:43 pm | Acquisitions

The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC) announced March 11 that it has acquired VisionLTC, a North Carolina-based data analytics platform serving the senior care industry. Together, they are creating a new company... Read More »
Home Health vs. Assisted Living

Home Health vs. Assisted Living

by | Mar 3, 2021 8:45 am | 60 Seconds, Opinion

If people need care and full-time supervision, there is no cost comparison between assisted living and home health. Here’s a real life example. A friend recently asked for some advice (true story) about her 85-year old mother who was hospitalized, then went to a... Read More »