Senior living occupancy rarely drops without warning. Search visibility, review activity, response times, tour conversion, staffing instability, and early move-outs often weaken months before census falls. This article explains the seven leading indicators executives should track—and how to distinguish a marketing problem from a deeper operational issue before vacancies become costly.

CMS released the FY 2027 SNF proposed rule, and while the rule is relatively short, the operational and reimbursement implications could be significant for skilled nursing facilities.