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With Seniors Housing Positioned for Growth, Financing Activity Begins to Stir

by Sarah Daniels

Slowly but surely, the performance of seniors housing assets is improving. While rent growth in 2022 in the sector represented a period of catch-up after the pandemic stymied the ability of operators to raise lease rates, continuing rent increases in 2023 began contributing to more meaningful net operating income recovery, according to Walker & Dunlop’s recently released Senior Housing Outlook report. Now, seniors housing owners are positioned for a sustained period of significant revenue expansion amid improving occupancy and a shortfall of new inventory, reports the Bethesda, Maryland-based commercial real …

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De-Risking Elevator Emergencies: Why Senior Living Facilities Need Modern Elevator Communication Solutions

by Sarah Daniels

Any property owner knows the headaches that arise when an elevator malfunctions. In senior living facilities, such problems have the potential to escalate into a crisis very quickly. Emergency communications in senior care facilities are vitally important, not only to protect the health and safety of residents and visitors but also to minimize disruptions to staffing resources. If there is an emergency, that call has to go somewhere. In senior living facilities, that destination is often the nursing station. “We consistently hear about nursing shortages, with staff being pulled in …

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Novum Capitol View in Austin, Texas
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AOG Living Breaks Ground on 168-Unit Active Adult Community in Austin, Texas

by Channing Hamilton

AUSTIN, Texas — AOG Living has broken ground on Novum Capitol View, a 168-unit active adult project in Austin. Scheduled for completion in late 2025, the property will offer studio, one- and two-bedroom units for residents ages 55 and older. Amenities will include weekly programming and activities, a saltwater pool, dog park, putting green, community gardens, a grilling station, yoga and aerobics room, hair and nail salon, fitness center, multi-purpose activity room and theater and game lounge. AOG Living will manage the community. CBRE arranged construction financing for the development …

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Gardens of Annapolis in Annapolis, Maryland
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Berkadia Arranges Sale of Active Adult Property in Annapolis, Maryland; Secures $17.4M in Financing

by Channing Hamilton

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Berkadia Seniors Housing & Healthcare has brokered the sale of Gardens of Annapolis, an active adult community located in the upscale coastal city of Annapolis. The brokerage firm also secured $17.4 million in acquisition financing through Fannie Mae on behalf of the buyer, a joint venture between Corten Real Estate and Real Asset Industries. The seller was Crow Holdings, a Texas-based real estate investment and development firm.  The seven-year, fixed-rate acquisition loan provided to the joint venture features both an attractive interest rate and interest-only period, according to …

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Connect55+ Manchester in Manchester, Connecticut
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Connect55+ to Open Active Adult Community this November in Manchester, Connecticut

by Channing Hamilton

MANCHESTER, Conn. — Connect55+ Manchester, an active adult community located about 10 miles east of Hartford, Conn., will host a grand opening in November. The community has received its certificate of occupancy, and the property management team has begun leasing efforts. Details of the grand opening had not been finalized as of this writing. Connect55+ Manchester offers 128 one- and two-bedroom apartments. All units will have either a private patio or a private balcony. The property’s amenities include a movie theater, fitness center, library with a fireplace, spacious community center, …

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Webinar: Safer Senior Living — Next-Gen Emergency Response Solutions

by Sarah Daniels

The Sept. 26 webinar “Safer Senior Living — Next-Gen Emergency Response Solutions,” sponsored by Kings III Emergency Communications, covered many aspects of managing risk within seniors housing communities. This brief discussion highlighted new emergency communication technology, the challenges of traditional phone lines due to the 10-72A1 order from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as well as best practices for code compliance. The panelists also broke down the benefits of cellular technology over voice over internet protocol (VoIP) systems, services for high-risk areas, two-way communication services and video monitoring in elevators. …

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Exclusive NIC Conference Coverage: High Occupancies Help Make Active Adult the Belle of the Ball

by Channing Hamilton

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A key performance metric helps explain why the active adult segment of seniors housing remains an investment darling. Among the nearly 800 properties and more than 116,000 units tracked nationally by NIC MAP Vision, the occupancy rate is 93 percent. By comparison, the occupancy rate for seniors housing properties (independent and assisted living) is in the high 80s. What makes that 93 percent occupancy even more significant is that it includes active adult properties that either recently opened or are in lease-up mode.  “If you look at properties that …

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Firewheel Town Village in Garland, Texas
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JLL Brokers Sale of 154-Unit Active Adult Community in Garland, Texas

by Channing Hamilton

GARLAND, Texas — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Firewheel Town Village, a 154-unit active adult community in Garland, located about 20 miles northeast of Dallas. JLL represented the seller, Clearworth Capital, and procured the buyer, Equity Partnership Holdings. The sales price was not disclosed. Built in 2018, Firewheel Town Village consists of studio, one- and two-bedroom units. The interior finishes include granite countertops, glass tile kitchen backsplashes, stainless steel appliances and wood-inspired plank flooring. Community amenities feature a heated saltwater pool, clubhouse, TV lounge, full-service salon, billiards room, fitness center …

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Tempo of Deal Velocity Increases as Industry Enters Homestretch of 2024

by Channing Hamilton

By Matt Valley Following a quiet end-of-summer period on the dealmaking front — “quieter than it has been for years with the exception of the pandemic” — Sabra Health Care REIT Chief Investment Officer Talya Nevo-Hacohen encountered a flurry of transaction activity in late August and early September.  “It’s been gangbusters, and what we’re seeing is primarily seniors housing assets (independent living and assisted living) coming to market,” said the veteran REIT executive who participated in the webinar Seniors Housing Business hosted on Sept. 5, titled “Creating Value in Seniors Housing — …

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Webinar: Creating Value in Seniors Housing — The Economics of Dealmaking in This Cycle

by Sarah Daniels

The Sept. 5 webinar “Creating Value in Seniors Housing — The Economics of Dealmaking in This Cycle,” sponsored by CBRE, brought together industry leaders to discuss the current trends shaping the seniors housing market, including occupancy rates, strategic investments and the evolving landscape of assisted living, memory care and independent living communities. This discussion covered innovative technologies, economic factors influencing cap rates, considerations about the future of care and analysis of increasingly sophisticated operations strategies. Expert panelists shared their experiences and projections for the sector, including the increasing demand for seniors housing …

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