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United Group Opens 123-Unit Active Adult Community in Worcester, Massachusetts

by Hayden Spiess

WORCESTER, Mass. — The United Group of Cos. has opened The Arabella at Bramble Hill, its new active adult community in Worcester.  Residences at the property, which total 123 units, include one- and two-bedroom apartments reserved for adults age 55 and older. The community features an 8,500-square-foot, with amenities including an indoor golf simulator, yoga studio, indoor swimming pool, theater, pickleball and bocce courts, community gardens, an outdoor kitchen, grilling stations and a dog park.  “This is United Group’s first development project in the area, and it has truly been amazing …

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JLL Arranges $21M Acquisition Financing for Community in Metro Atlanta

by Hayden Spiess

STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $21 million in financing for the acquisition of a senior living community located in Stockbridge, roughly 20 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. An entity doing business as 1031 CF Properties is the borrower.  Old Second National Bank provided the loan.  Built in 2022, the property, Oaks at Eagle’s Landing, totals 122 units, with independent living, assisted living and memory care residences. Amenities at the community include a fitness center, library, salon, bar, art studio, game room, cards and billiard room, movie theater, courtyard, …

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Live Oak Bank Provides $20.5M Refinancing for Community Near Tampa

by Hayden Spiess

BRANDON, Fla. — Live Oak Bank has provided $20.5 million in refinancing for The Meridian at Brandon, a senior living community located approximately 15 miles east of Tampa.  A joint venture between Madison Marquette and Meridian Senior Living owns the property. The Meridian at Brandon totals 136 assisted living and memory care units.   

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Cline Appoints David Coster Director of Seniors Housing

by Hayden Spiess

RALEIGH, N.C. — Cline has appointed David Coster to the newly created position of seniors housing sector director. In his new role, Coster will lead efforts to expand the architecture and design firm’s senior living capabilities and market presence throughout the U.S.  Coster, who has 30 years of experience in the healthcare, financial services and real estate industries, most recently served as vice president of development at Retirement Living Associates.  “David’s extensive experience in senior living development combined with his broad leadership background makes him exceptionally well suited to lead Cline’s …

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Florida Nonprofit Breaks Ground on $380M CCRC in Boynton Beach

by Hayden Spiess

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. — Green Cay Life Plan Village Inc., a nonprofit corporation, has broken ground on a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) project in Boynton Beach, approximately 30 miles north of Fort Lauderdale. The Winsberg at Green Cay will mark the first new CCRC in the county since 2016.  Upon completion, the project — which was first announced in 2022 — will span 15 acres. The community will total 220 residences in a 510,000-square-foot building, with 189 independent living units and 32 assisted living and memory care units. Amenities will include …

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Harrison Street Adds Jon Glass as Managing Director of Healthcare Real Estate Platform

by Hayden Spiess

CHICAGO — Harrison Street Asset Management has added Jon Glass to lead its healthcare real estate asset management platform as managing director. Glass most recently served as executive director, head of seniors housing asset management at PGIM.  Michael Corsini and Hardi Jackson will also join Harrison Street’s healthcare real estate division from PGIM. Corsini and Jackson will serve as senior associates. According to a statement issued by Harrison Street, the new hires reflect “the firm’s continued investment in expanding its asset management capabilities and supporting the continued growth and sophistication of …

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Confluent Development, Ovation Group Sell 168-Unit Las Vegas Community

by Hayden Spiess

LAS VEGAS — A joint venture between Confluent Development and Ovation Group has sold MorningStar at The Canyons, a seniors housing community located in Las Vegas.  Confluent and Ovation co-developed the property, which totals 168 units, with MorningStar Senior Living. Delivered in 2024, the community features independent living, assisted living and memory care units in studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts.  Amenities at MorningStar at The Canyons include multiple dining venues, a salon and spa, theater, fitness center and swimming pool, as well as walking paths, a central courtyard and outdoor dining areas.  …

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BWE Arranges $101M Bridge Loan for Active Adult Community in Jacksonville

by Hayden Spiess

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — BWE has arranged a $101 million bridge loan for the refinancing of RISE at Glen Kernan Park, a newly delivered active adult community in Jacksonville. Developer and property management firm RISE is the borrower.  Rise at Glen Kernan Park, which totals 308 units, received its final certificate of occupancy in May 2026. Residences at the community include one- and two-bedroom apartments and single-story cottages reserved for residents age 55 and older. Amenities at the property include a clubhouse, fitness facility, swimming pool, pickleball courts and a bar and …

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Juniper Communities Promotes Katie Kensinger to National Director of Marketing

by Hayden Spiess

BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — Senior living owner and operator Juniper Communities has promoted Katie Kensinger to the position of national director of marketing.  Kensinger first joined the company in 2016 as senior director of community relations at Juniper Village at Brookline. She was added to the company’s regional team in 2022. In her new role, Kensinger will lead strategic marketing, branding, communications and digital engagement initiatives.  Kensinger was recently recognized by Argentum with a 2026 Passion & Purpose Award at the association’s senior living executive conference for her work integrating performing arts …

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Katie Smith Sloan to Step Down as President, CEO of LeadingAge

by Hayden Spiess

WASHINGTON, D.C. — LeadingAge has announced that Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO of the association, will step down, effective March 31, 2027. Sloan has served in her current roles since January 2016. Prior to that, she held the position of chief operating officer with the organization. “It has been the honor of my life to serve LeadingAge for the past 10 years as president and CEO, and for 10 years before that as chief operating officer,” says Sloan. “I have been privileged to work alongside talented colleagues who go …

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