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

Where Occupancy May Be By July

Where Occupancy May Be By July

The coronavirus was much worse then expected, as was its impact on senior care providers. I have to admit I was wrong, but just the third time in 34 years. In late February, I referred to the coronavirus as the flu on steroids, and that the senior care industry was... Read More »
Welltower Is Going Transparent

Welltower Is Going Transparent

First, we have to applaud Welltower for being very transparent with regard to what is happening with its customers, specifically its seniors housing operating portfolio (SHOP) customers. This is very important, not only for REIT investors, but for the entire... Read More »
Some Providers Succeeding Despite COVID-19

Some Providers Succeeding Despite COVID-19

All we hear about is how COVID-19 is spreading through skilled nursing facilities and some seniors housing communities. Bad news sells, pure and simple. We certainly know that, and there has been plenty of bad news the past few years, and weeks. Have you ever seen the... Read More »
Ziegler Closes SNF Portfolio Sale

Ziegler Closes SNF Portfolio Sale

Don Husi, Dan Revie and Tedd Van Gorden of Ziegler represented a not-for-profit owner of three skilled nursing facilities in Delaware in a sale that closed earlier this month. The sales price was $67.0 million, or just over $141,600 per bed/unit. That... Read More »