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You’re Never Too Old to Play Outside

by Jeff Shaw

By Glen Collins, founder of Autside Encouraging active lifestyles for aging seniors is important to supporting their health and overall well-being. For residents in senior living communities, playing outdoor games is a stimulating way to stay physically and mentally active, socialize with others and enjoy nature — all of which can positively impact quality of life and even improve longevity. Sedentary seniors: A dangerous stereotype As people grow older, their bodies experience various changes that can impact the ability to stay active. There is a common misconception that aging seniors …

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FinanceFrom The MagazineInvestment

Private Investors Pour Capital Into Debt Funds

by Jeff Shaw

Financing vehicle enables private equity firms to open another revenue line while offering borrowers an option when lenders are scarce. By Jeff Shaw The growing popularity of private equity-backed debt funds is a win-win for many of the players involved. Rather than use their capital to buy more properties, private equity investors can lend money as a lower-risk, fixed-income alternative to owning assets. Borrowers have another source of debt, especially at a time when lenders may be scarce. Just as banks, for example, were re-entering the seniors housing fray following …

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FinanceFrom The Magazine

Fannie, Freddie Stall After Restart

by Jeff Shaw

While financing sources appeared to return to form in early 2022, volatility in the capital markets ultimately throttled down deal volume in the second half of the year. By Jeff Shaw At first glance, 2022 looks like a partial return to pre-pandemic form for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s deal volume within the seniors housing sector. After major downturns in 2020 and 2021, Fannie Mae’s volume rose 26 percent from $800 million in 2021 to $1 billion in 2022. Freddie Mac’s volume rose 29 percent from $2.1 billion to $2.7 …

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Advancing Innovative Social Solutions with Design

by Jeff Shaw

By Philippe Saad, Principal, DiMella Shaffer Mention senior living to people and the images evoked are often less than exciting, especially for those who value both an independent and connected life. The pictures that come to many minds are often ones of isolated living with marginal interactions beyond other residents and occasional family visits.  Even in a multi-generational household with parents living with their children and possibly grandchildren, the loss of independence can lead to feelings of isolation and depression, even with the energy of three-generational living. It may sound …

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The SHB Interview: Thilo Best, Co-Founder, Bayshore Retirement Living

by Jeff Shaw

Longtime, dynamic industry executive formerly of Holiday, Longview Senior Housing and Brookdale is ‘wired’ to build companies. By Jeff Shaw Thilo Best has worked for several heavyweight companies in the seniors housing industry, but the reason he never stays in one place too long is simple: If he’s not creating value and growing a business, he’s no longer interested. “I like to build companies and projects more than I like to run them,” says Best. “If I’m in building mode, I really enjoy it. If I’m just running the day-to-day, …

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FinanceFrom The Magazine

Capital Corner: Seniors Housing Industry Braces for ‘Rocky’ Road Next 12 to 18 Months

by Jeff Shaw

By Matt Valley March is notoriously volatile weather-wise, but March 2023 will long be remembered as a particularly stormy month for the financial markets. The collapse of two banks over a 48-hour period early in the month hit like a bolt of lightning. Santa Clara, California-based Silicon Valley Bank, a lender to technology startups, failed following a bank run during which depositors and investors withdrew $42 billion on March 9 alone. On March 10, the bank was placed under the receivership of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC). Two days …

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Industry VoicesOperations

Question of the Month: Additional Revenue Streams

by Jeff Shaw

What are innovative operators doing to create additional revenue streams? Impress the whole family By Jennifer Dixon CEO JD Solutions Group The most innovative operators are investing in creating curated experiences that reflect the interests and needs of not only their residents, but also their residents’ family members. From expanded dining choices and spa services to tech-enabled healthcare options, these operators offer standout communication, services and programs. Even better, communities with these enhanced offerings have stronger sales and occupancy performance. Across the continuum of senior living, from active adult to …

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Broker Q&A: Capital Keeps Flowing in Uncertain Times

by Jeff Shaw

Despite a turbulent economy, many lenders have continued to put money into seniors housing as the industry’s demographics and metrics improve. Roundtable participants Michael Gehl  Chief Investment Officer, FHA Lending  NewPoint Real Estate Capital Scott Blount  Senior Managing Director VIUM Capital Bill Lewittes  Managing Director, Head of Loan Originations Kayne Anderson Real Estate Michael Coiley  Managing Director CIT Healthcare Finance Ryan Stoll  National Director of Seniors Housing and Care Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital Ari Adlerstein Senior Managing Director, Co-Head of Seniors Housing Meridian Capital Group Lawrence Brin Managing Director, …

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USA Properties Fund Plans $21M Vintage at Marja Acres in Carlsbad, California

by Jeff Shaw

CARLSBAD, Calif. — USA Properties Fund and The Pinyon Group plan to begin construction this summer on Vintage at Marja Acres, an affordable apartment community for residents over age 55. The property is part of a larger mixed-use development in Carlsbad, approximately 35 miles north of San Diego. The 47-unit community will offer affordable housing in the new Marja Acres neighborhood that will include 248 townhomes, a community park and restaurant. Marja Acres is near the beach and the popular Carlsbad Village downtown area with restaurants, shops and live entertainment. …

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Life Care Services Adds 10 Midwestern Communities to Operational Portfolio

by Jeff Shaw

DES MOINES, Iowa — Life Care Services has been selected to manage 10 senior living communities owned by an affiliate of Lone Star Funds. The combined communities include a total of 1,079 apartments that include 300 independent living, 455 assisted living and 324 memory care units. The properties include: The Avalon of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Mich. The Avalon of Bloomfield Township, Bloomfield Township, Mich. The Avalon of Commerce Township, Commerce Township, Mich. The Avalon of Lewis Center, Lewis Center, Ohio The Avalon of New Albany, New Albany, Ohio Havenwood …

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