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

Can COVID-19 Kill The CCRC Market?

Can COVID-19 Kill The CCRC Market?

We are fond of bringing up the fact that far too many people have put the CCRC (LPC) market prematurely in its grave. It especially happens when there is a recession, like 10 years ago, and now. We are hearing rumblings again even as suburban housing prices are rising... Read More »
New Nursing Home Commission

New Nursing Home Commission

Watch out. When the government creates a new commission on quality in nursing facilities, it can only mean higher costs, but without increased reimbursement. The members of the new Coronavirus Commission for Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes was named last week, and... Read More »
Ventas Slashes Dividend

Ventas Slashes Dividend

In an expected development, Ventas slashed its dividend today. What was unexpected was the size of the cut. The July dividend was reduced from the previous per-share amount of $0.7925 to $0.45 per share, a drop of 43%. This will be saving Ventas $130 million... Read More »
Tryko Partners Buys Two SNFs

Tryko Partners Buys Two SNFs

With more than 4,500 skilled nursing and assisted living beds under management, plus another 2,000 independent living units, Tryko Partners, and its operating affiliate Marquis Health Services, is certainly becoming a senior care powerhouse in the... Read More »