By Taylor Williams From an investment standpoint, there is plenty to like about active adult. The fundamentals are undeniable. Relative to traditional seniors housing and multifamily product, there is a limited amount of competition on the supply side of the active adult space, making it appealing to investors that have been priced out of conventional senior living and apartment deals. Editor’s note: InterFace Conference Group, a division of France Media Inc., produces networking and educational conferences for commercial real estate executives. To sign up for email announcements about specific events, visit www.interfaceconferencegroup.com/subscribe. …
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By Hayden Spiess DALLAS — As a subsector of the seniors housing industry — and commercial real estate more broadly — the active adult product type has impressive resident retention rates, according to Zach Crowe, managing director at The Carlyle Group. Editor’s note: InterFace Conference Group, a division of France Media Inc., produces networking and educational conferences for commercial real estate executives. To sign up for email announcements about specific events, visit www.interfaceconferencegroup.com/subscribe. Crowe has led the company’s efforts in the active adult space for roughly 13 years and reports that Carlyle has …
MAGNOLIA, Texas — Berkadia has brokered the sale of Alders Magnolia, an active adult community located in Magnolia, roughly 40 miles northwest of Houston. Aspens Senior Living acquired the community from Capitol Seniors Housing for an undisclosed price. Built in 2021, the property totals 184 units. Amenities at the community include a heated pool, spa, theater, fitness center, demonstration kitchen, coffee bar, private wine lockers, a putting green, bocce ball court and lounge. Cody Tremper, Mike Garbers, Ross Sanders and Dave Fasano of Berkadia represented Capitol Seniors Housing in the transaction.
CORCORAN, Minn. — United Properties has broken ground on a new active adult community in Corcoran, roughly 22 miles northwest of downtown Minneapolis. Upon completion, the development, Amira Corcoran, will feature 143 units for residents age 55 and older. Residences will include apartments in one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Planned amenities include a club room, fitness and yoga spaces, an arts-and-crafts studio, golf simulator lounge, secure parking, walking trails, and a swimming pool and hot tub situated on an outdoor amenity patio. Move-ins at the community, which will be operated by …
CARMEL, Ind. — Avenue Development has announced plans for a new active adult project in Carmel, a suburb roughly 20 miles north of Indianapolis. Development costs are expected to total roughly $50 million. Upon completion, the community — Viva Bene Carmel — will total 170 units for residents age 55 and older. The community is being developed through a public-private partnership with the Carmel Redevelopment Commission (CRC) and is supported by the City of Carmel’s tax increment financing (TIF) district. Avenue Construction will serve as the general contractor. Viva Bene Carmel …
DENVER — United Properties has broken ground on a new active adult community, Amira Lowry, in the Denver neighborhood of Lowry. Upon completion, the property will total 154 units reserved for adults age 55 and older. Residences will include studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. Great Lakes Management will operate Amira Lowry. Construction of the project is being led by Weis Builders. A development timeline was not disclosed. Plans for the site also include a future, second phase with villa-style active adult homes. Owned by Pohlad Cos., United Properties specializes in ground-up …
WINTER PARK, Fla. — The United Group of Cos. has begun construction on Terracotta Terrace, an active adult community in Winter Park, roughly 6 miles northeast of Orlando. Upon completion, the property will total 152 units reserved for residents age 55 and older. Residences will include one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as penthouses. Additionally, the community will feature 12,000 square feet of amenity space. Amenities will include a pool, outdoor bar and kitchen, dog park, bocce ball, shuffleboard courts, fire pits, cabanas, a great room, café and bar area, movie …
NOBLESVILLE, Ind. — Middle Street Partners has acquired Outlook Hamilton, an active adult community located in Noblesville, roughly 20 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Totaling 172 units, the property marks the second active adult acquisition for Middle Street this year. In July, Middle Street completed the purchase of Elate Royal Oaks, an active adult community located in Houston. “We’re excited about our recent acquisitions and the continued opportunities emerging in the Active Adult sector,” says Chris McGuffin, managing director of Middle Street. “Historically, the primary risk in this space was oversupply, but …
BLOOMFIELD, Conn. — The United Group of Cos. has received a $47 million construction loan for the development of a new active adult community in Bloomfield. Liberty Bank of Middletown provided the financing. Upon completion, The Arbella at Blue Hills will total 164 units, with apartments in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts, as well as townhome units. Delivery of the project, which will also feature 19 affordable residences, is scheduled for 2027. Amenities at the property will include a 12,000-squrae-foot clubhouse with a fitness center, yoga studio, wellness spa and salon, …
How Safety Investments Build Trust in Senior Living Communities
Establishing trust is an ongoing challenge for many seniors housing communities, with operators continually working to draw in new residents while simultaneously recruiting staff in an industry plagued by high turnover and labor gaps. In both efforts, evidence of the owner’s commitment to safety infrastructure can be a deciding factor that brings people in for the long term, according to Clarisa James, national vertical sales director at Kings III Emergency Communications. “Families want reassurance that loved ones are safe, not only in their living areas but throughout the community,” James …