Category Archives: senior care facilities

Are developers, the country, ready for senior boom?

Posted on March 22, 2012 by

Is the United States ready for its exploding population of senior citizens? And more importantly for the commercial real estate industry, are developers ready for the building boom soon to hit in the seniors housing market? Consider these numbers: There … Continue reading →

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Want to avoid the pitfalls of senior housing? Hire an outside management company

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

A growing number of developers, based both in Minnesota and across the Midwest, are entering the senior housing market. There’s a reason for this: The U.S. population is aging. And more residents need the services provided by senior care centers. … Continue reading →

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Aging population means more work for commercial pros

Posted on March 1, 2011 by

Renovating a nursing home isn’t the easiest task. Just ask Doug Wells, principal of Des Moines-based architecture firm Wells + Associates. Wells’ firm designed the $4 million renovation of St. Francis Manor, a continuing care retirement community in Grinnell, Iowa. … Continue reading →

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