Occupancy in U.S. skilled nursing facilities reached 83.7 percent in the first quarter of 2019, representing the first year-over-year increase since January 2015. The data come from the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC). NIC’s first quarter 2019 Skilled Nursing Data Report showed increased occupancy in both rural and urban areas.
Skilled nursing facilities are inpatient healthcare facilities for patients who need nursing, rehabilitation, or related services, but do not require hospitalization.
“The continued upward trend in skilled nursing occupancy this quarter suggests we are seeing more than flu season and other seasonal factors driving the increase,” said Bill Kauffman, senio
