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Skilled Nursing Operators Navigate Array of Challenges

by Hayden Spiess

By Jane Adler Similar macro trends are shaping both seniors housing and skilled nursing. The aging population continues to increase demand for services. Occupancies are rising. Limited new development has helped to keep competition in check.  Meanwhile, technology promises to improve operational efficiency and potentially cut expenses. Industry consolidation is ongoing. Older buildings are being renovated. Prices for quality properties are rising, and investors are eager to invest in both seniors housing and skilled nursing. Both segments face similar challenges too. Although the worker shortage has eased somewhat, operators continue …

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ASC Breaks Ground on 377-Unit Community in Athens, Georgia

by Hayden Spiess

ATHENS, Ga. — Active Senior Concepts (ASC) has broken ground on Celebration Village Athens, a new senior living community in Athens, roughly 80 miles northeast of Atlanta.  Upon completion, the development will total 377 units, with 96 bungalows, 20 independent living cottages, 70 independent living villas, 96 concierge living apartments, 66 assisted living apartments and 29 memory care suites. Celebration Village Athens will also feature a 30,000-square-foot Celebration Club and 4,000-square-foot spa and wellness center.  Amenities at the community will include pickleball and bocce ball facilities, pavilions with grill stations, fire …

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Chancey Completes Development of 86-Unit Community in Marco Island, Florida

by Hayden Spiess

MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — Chancey Development, in partnership with BRW Development and Watermark Retirement Communities, has delivered The Watermark at Marco Island, a new, 86-unit community in Marco Island.  This marks the first senior living community on the island.  Totaling 103,000 square feet, the property features 66 assisted living and 20 memory care units. Chancey Architecture & Design designed the community, with Wichman Construction serving as the general contractor.  Chancey also partnered with the City of Marco Island to create a public park adjacent to the property, which is located with …

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Cambridge Realty Capital Provides Two HUD-Insured Loans Totaling $19.3M for Properties in Missouri, Texas

by Hayden Spiess

KANSAS CITY, Mo. And NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — Cambridge Realty Capital has provided two HUD-insured loans totaling $19.3 million for seniors housing properties located in Missouri and Texas.  In Texas, the financing included a $6 million loan for the acquisition of Ashwood Court, an assisted living facility located in North Richland Hills.  In Missouri, a $13.3 million loan was provided for the refinancing of Northland Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a 118-bed skilled nursing facility in Kansas City.  Both borrowers utilized Cambridge’s early rate lock program, which allows for securing an …

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Blueprint Brokers Sale of 402-Bed Portfolio in Tennessee, Virginia

by Hayden Spiess

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. — Blueprint has arranged the sale of a 402-bed portfolio located in Tennessee and Virginia.  Ballad Health, a Johnson City, Tennessee-based not-for-profit integrated healthcare system, was the seller.  The portfolio comprises three skilled nursing facilities and one assisted living community. Ahava Healthcare, a New York-based owner and operator, acquired the portfolio for an undisclosed price. 

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While Financing Climate Improves Significantly, Developers Still Get Cold Shoulder from Lenders, InterFace Panel Says

by Hayden Spiess

By Matt Valley The seniors housing lending market hasn’t made a 180-degree turn from a year ago when the Federal Reserve was at the peak of its monetary tightening cycle, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were dealing with plenty of asset management issues on their balance sheets and the loan underwriting practices of banks were quite stringent.  But the debt financing market has clearly turned a corner and is headed in the right direction, even as developers remain frustrated. That is one of the big takeaways from InterFace Seniors Housing …

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EAH Housing Begins Leasing at $62M Affordable Community in Hawaii

by Hayden Spiess

‘AIEA, HAWAII — Nonprofit organization EAH Housing has begun leasing at Aloha lā Halewilikō, a new affordable seniors housing community in ‘Aiea.  Totaling 140 units, the property is reserved for residents age 62 and older. Residences are available for households earning 30, 50 and 60 percent of the area median income.  Units at the community include 83 studio and 56 one-bedroom apartments, as well as a manager’s unit. Amenities at the development include a multipurpose room, walking paths, fitness facilities, community gardens and digital literacy programs. Local nonprofit partner Lanakila Pacific …

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Why FY 2025 Could Be a Banner Year for HUD Healthcare Lenders

by Hayden Spiess

By Matt Valley There are two major takeaways from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s healthcare mortgage insurance program more than halfway through fiscal year (FY) 2025.  First, loan volume is on a pace to significantly surpass the $3.1 billion figure recorded in FY 2024, likely reaching $4 billion or more. Second, the launch of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which aims to reduce government spending, led to several employee departures at HUD at a time when there was already a backlog of loans to process. The …

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Greystar to Develop Active Adult Project in Annapolis, Maryland

by Hayden Spiess

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Greystar has announced plans to develop a new active adult project in Annapolis.  Upon completion, the community will total 175 units, with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom residences. Amenities at the five-story development will include a library, club room, kitchen, fitness studio, pet spa, swimming pool and exterior courtyard.  Greystar recently acquired a 2.17-acre development site within Annapolis Town Center for the project. Construction is currently underway, and leasing is scheduled to begin in spring 2026.  Annapolis Town Center features more than 50 retail stores and …

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Macquarie Asset Management Launches New Seniors Housing Platform

by Hayden Spiess

NEW YORK CITY — Global asset manager Macquarie Asset Management has launched Health Wave Partners, a new seniors housing platform.  Alongside established operators, the platform will target investments in modern properties.  Health Wave Partners’ management team will include John Cobb as chief executive officer, Philip Kayden as chief investment officer, Elliot Pessis as chief operating officer, Sean O’Malley as managing director of finance and Holden Torrens as director of investments.  “Health Wave Partners will focus on investing in what it views to be high-quality properties and partner with experienced operators in …

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