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

Newmark Closes Deal in Florida

Newmark Closes Deal in Florida

The team at Newmark Knight Frank closed a two-property deal in Florida for a total price of $48.85 million, or $270,000 per unit. The portfolio includes Summer Vista in Pensacola, which was built in 2016 and has 89 assisted living and memory care units with... Read More »
Sabra Health Care REIT Cuts Dividend

Sabra Health Care REIT Cuts Dividend

It was bound to happen. When the share prices of healthcare REITs plunged by 50% and more, their yields spiked to rates unheard of, with four of them over 15%. Sabra Health Care REIT was one of them, peaking at 30.4%. This was not only absurd, but not sustainable. As... Read More »
Avoiding The MAC Clause?

Avoiding The MAC Clause?

Last week, we were surprised to hear that a few companies quickly drew down on their revolving lines of credit. In the case of Ventas, the amount was $2.75 billion and they withdrew 2020 earnings guidance as well. For Brookdale Senior Living, they did a full... Read More »
Newmark Sells Connecticut Community

Newmark Sells Connecticut Community

Newmark Knight Frank closed on a large senior living community in Farmington, Connecticut a few weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic let loose in the Northeast. The community was built in 2015 and has 89 assisted living and 45 memory care units for a total of 134 units.... Read More »