Senior Living

5 Reasons to Conduct a Senior Living Competitive Analysis

5 Reasons to Conduct a Senior Living Competitive Analysis

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Across the country, senior living facilities have reached record low occupancy rates as they’ve dropped to 78.7 percent in Q1 2021, an 8.7 point decline from a year ago. According to the NIC MAP Vision, this is the fourth consecutive quarterly decline since the pandemic. As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19 and cases and deaths decline, the senior living industry is getting closer to making a comeback.

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Six Ways Mystery Shopping Is Reinventing Seasonal Gig Work

Six Ways Mystery Shopping Is Reinventing Seasonal Gig Work

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This holiday season, there is one thing on everyone’s mind. Unfortunately, it’s not Santa. For many people, it’s money. This is a challenging year for a lot of people. Not just physically and mentally but also economically. The unemployment rate is at 7.9 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Meaning a lot of people are still looking for ways to generate extra cash. It does not help that Glassdoor reports that, “Seasonal and retail job openings are each down 8 percent year-over-year, a sign that the pandemic is muting hiring demand as customers and businesses alike adjust holiday plans.” As customers and businesses pivot, it is best to reinvent your seasonal gig work too. Luckily, mystery shopping is your solution to keep your holidays jolly while generating cash flow.

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Mystery Shopping, the Original Side-Hustle You’ve Always Wanted to Try

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Are you looking for ways to generate flexible income? A side-hustle where you can make your own schedule? Plus, you might even receive a free meal, hotel stay, or experience. You’ve probably heard of mystery shopping before but might not be clear on its purpose. Or you might just have some confusion on where to start. There are many benefits to becoming a Mystery Shopper with A Closer Look. Better yet, we offer a solution to get you started on becoming a mystery shopper today. And yes, this is legitimate. A Closer Look will never ask you to pay us for mystery shopping (huge red flag). A Closer Look is a leader in the industry with a proven track record. Read on to discover the truth behind mystery shopping and the many benefits you will enjoy as a mystery shopper.

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13 Ways to Prove Return on Investment for Mystery Shopping

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When considering Mystery Shopping for your business, you may ask yourself: How is this benefitting my bottom line? How will I know my customers are noticing a difference? Fortunately, the Return on Investment for Mystery Shopping can be identified through two functions of your business. These functions are the Customer Lifetime Value and your Customers’ Spending Behaviors.

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Virtual Visits: Bridging the Gap Between Customers and Senior Living Facilities

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If one thing is certain, COVID-19 has a way of negatively impacting our most vulnerable populations. And there is no doubt, the most vulnerable population during the coronavirus pandemic are people over the age of 65. This is not only due to increased age, but also “underlying health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or lung disease,” according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). So, how do we protect our most vulnerable population?

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The Impact of Health & Hygiene Measures on Senior Living Customer Spending Habits

The Impact of Health & Hygiene Measures on Senior Living Customer Spending Habits

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We surveyed more than 100 establishments from a variety of industry sectors, including retail, senior living, restaurant, hotel, multi-family residential housing, self-storage, and others, and asked them to share how they believe that their health and hygiene practices would impact their customers’ decision to visit, shop and purchase in the future. We compiled the results from the survey and have specifically highlighted the results from the senior living facilities to outline the impact that health, hygiene, and sanitation procedures will have on senior and assisted living businesses as more city and state economies reopen.

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