New tools are helping seniors housing providers detect fall risks early, giving them an edge in prevention while preserving residents’ privacy and dignity. This technology is part of a new frontier in healthcare: tracking and identifying changes in behavior earlier and earlier while providing tailored alerts and wellness insights to improve outcomes. “We are always looking for opportunities to reduce falls and maintain, or improve, the overall health and wellbeing of our residents,” says Mark Mountel, director of technology at Life Enriching Communities (LEC). The not-for-profit owner and operator of …
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ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $42.9 million bridge loan for the refinancing of Risor of St. Louis Park, an active adult community located in St. Louis Park, roughly 10 miles outside downtown Minneapolis. Roers Cos. is the borrower. Completed in November 2023, the apartment community features 170 units reserved for residents ages 55 and older in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. The property includes 18 affordable residences for income-restricted renters. Amenities at the community include a club room, golf simulator, movie theater, pool and …
WINDSOR, Colo. — Green Courte Partners (GCP) has acquired 55 Resort at Water Valley, an active adult community located in Windsor, roughly 60 miles north of Denver. Situated within the Water Valley master-planned development, the property totals 120 units. GCP purchased the community through its Green Courte Real Estate Partners VI LLC investment fund. This acquisition brings GCP’s national senior living portfolio to 3,300 units across 21 communities.
CHANHASSEN, Minn. — BWE has secured $20 million in permanent financing for Lake Place, an active adult community located in Chanhassen, roughly 20 miles outside Minneapolis. Silver Creek Equity, a Minnesota-based development company, is the borrower. Lundat Kassa of BWE originated the financing through Freddie Mac on behalf of the borrower. The loan features a 10-year term with a 35-year amortization period and five years of interest-only payments. Proceeds from the loan will be used to close out the existing high-interest floating rate construction financing. Built in 2023, Lake Place totals …
MINNEAPOLIS — Thorofare Capital, an affiliate of Callodine Group LLC, has provided a $42.9 million bridge loan for the refinancing of Risor of St. Louis, an active adult community located in Minneapolis. Roers Cos. is the borrower. Completed in November 2023, the community totals 170 units reserved for residents age 55 and older. The property was 78 percent occupied at the time of financing. Amenities at the community, which totals six stories and features 4,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space, include covered parking, a coffee bar, golf simulator, pet wash, …
Webinar — 2025 Seniors Housing Outlook: Investment, Valuations & Capital
The Dec. 12 webinar “2025 Seniors Housing Outlook — Investment, Valuations & Capital,” sponsored by CBRE, featured expert insight on issues shaping the seniors housing sector. The panel discussion covered investment outlooks, the impact of inflation, capital availability, labor stability and regulatory concerns. This webinar brought together industry leaders to discuss critical economic factors, value-based care and development opportunities in the ever-changing seniors housing landscape. The discussion offers a detailed analysis of operational challenges facing the sector, including rising insurance costs and regulatory headwinds. Before 2025 begins, learn more about …
OAKDALE, Minn. — Podawiltz Development Corp. has sold Cottages at Aspen, a 114-unit active adult community located in Oakdale, roughly 20 miles east of Minneapolis. Built in 1991 and renovated in 2008, the property totals 99,600 square feet and features one- and two-bedroom townhomes, averaging 874 square feet, for residents age 55 and older. Amenities at the community include a library, ponds, walking areas and lawns. Josh Talberg of JLL represented Podawiltz in the transaction, and Pat McMullen and Joseph Peris of JLL arranged acquisition financing for the undisclosed buyer. The …
With Seniors Housing Positioned for Growth, Financing Activity Begins to Stir
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 Seniors 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 …
De-Risking Elevator Emergencies: Why Senior Living Facilities Need Modern Elevator Communication Solutions
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 …
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 …