Nursing Homes

 

Bankruptcies of German care homes “will force reform”

As the threat of mass bankruptcies hits the headlines in Germany, HBI hears that residents are beginning to feel the sting of the country’s dwindling supply of nursing homes, and that 2024 could prove to be the tipping point when public pressure actually triggers political change - but things may get even worse before before they get better.

German prospects in 2024: Twice the bankruptcies, half the investment

Between stark drops in investment, the prospect of mass nursing home bankruptcies, and the German Hospital Association warning insolvencies could double in 2024, Germany’s healthcare market is becoming the sick man of Europe. HBI asks a cohort of market experts how the patient is doing, and whether there is a cure.

Where in Europe are elderly care beds most needed?

Looking at OECD data on the number of beds in residential long-term care facilities per 1,000 people aged 65 and over across 27 European countries, there is a very clear pattern: the richer northern and western European countries tend to have a more bed capacity relative to the size of their elderly population than the poorer Southern and Eastern European countries. But this correlation is far from perfect. There looks to be a significant opportunity for new elderly care developments in the European countries which have a much lower capacity than you would expect based on their GDP per capita.

Threestones buys Spanish care homes from DomusVi

Spanish nursing home operator DomusVi has sold five of its Spanish homes to Luxembourg-based fund manager Threestones Capital Management for around €35m through its TSC Eurocare IV fund, marking Threestones largest acquisition in Spain to date. DomusVi will continue to manage the residences.

Strikes and workforce malcontent set the tone for 2024

One week into the new year, and it’s already painfully clear that personnel problems persist. As a tide of industrial action by healthcare workers sweeps across the UK, HBI speaks to two market experts for their predictions about the workforce crisis going into 2024.

Interview: Kelly Hudson, Chief Strategy Officer, Lilli

The opportunities afforded by advances in technology to assist with caring for the elderly are huge, but much of the focus remains on reactive tools. HBI speaks to Kelly Hudson, chief strategy officer of UK remote technology company Lilli to hear why the focus needs to be more on proactive solutions.

Orpea’s Refoundation Plan – one year on

One year ago Laurent Guillot, the new CEO of French nursing home operator Orpea, presented ‘ORPEA CHANGE! WITH YOU AND FOR YOU’ to shareholders. After a turbulent time, HBI speaks to two market experts asking - is the recovery plan on track?

UK tightens foreign recruitment visas

This week, the UK’s Home Secretary James Cleverly announced government plans to tighten health and care worker visas. HBI speaks to a global workforce expert to understand what this attempt to prioritise ‘British talent first’ will mean for operators already facing a workforce crisis.

Medicharme tells HBI it is not on the brink of bankruptcy

French nursing home operators have been under scrutiny since Orpea ran into well publicised difficulties two years ago, and the current economic climate has added to their woes. Facing persistent rumours it may be facing financial difficulties, elderly care group Medicharme tells HBI it is not on the brink of bankruptcy.

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