Active Adult

NEWTON, Mass. — MassDevelopment has provided $129 million in tax-exempt bond financing for the construction of Opus Newton, a 174-unit seniors housing project that will be located on the western outskirts of Boston. The borrower and developer is locally based nonprofit organization 2Life Communities. Construction began in March and is scheduled for completion in mid-2025. Opus Newton, an age-restricted complex with units reserved for renters age 62 and above, is being constructed on four acres at 777 Winchester St. The property will house 62 two-bedroom units and 112 one-bedroom apartments. …

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DALLAS — Investors are drawn to the fledgling active adult segment for several reasons, according to Caroline Clapp, senior principal, research and analytics, for the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC). For starters, it’s a new property type and emerging market that is relatively easy for prospective owners and operators to enter. The average resident turnover per year at an active adult property is 20 percent versus 50 percent for a traditional multifamily community, NIC research shows. The average length of stay at active adult communities is …

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  The April 19 webinar “Seniors Housing & CRM: Can You Predict the Future?” is all about data — how best to use it to drive strategy and decisions, especially in the near future. Join sponsor WelcomeHome Software and a panel of seniors housing industry experts as they discuss customer relationship management (CRM) technology and analyze the WelcomeHome Year In Review: 2022 report. This hour-long webinar highlights the report’s findings and the best strategies in terms of occupancy, referrals and metrics to track within communities. Timestamps of major topics covered: (3:24) Report summary Occupancy since …

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MatrixCare EHR software Sandy Hudak

State-of-the-art software tools can improve operational efficiency, enhance resident outcomes and boost the bottom line. What can you utilize that has a positive impact on both residents and business results? Data and analytics. With real-time information on performance, senior care executives and clinicians can identify and overcome roadblocks to success. New improvements in the use of data and analytics are helping to guide decision-making. Data mining can boost staff efficiency and profitability. At the same time, data entry is becoming faster and easier. Software tools with the latest graphics make …

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DAVENPORT, Fla. — Virtus Real Estate Capital and Blaze Capital Partners have acquired The Pointe at Siena Ridge, a 163-unit active adult community in Davenport, a suburb southwest of Orlando. This is Blaze’s fourth acquisition in the active adult sector over the past five months following Hardy Springs in the Paulding County submarket of Atlanta; Annabelle on Main in the Duluth submarket of Atlanta; and Sage Stone Oak in San Antonio, Texas. The Pointe at Siena Ridge is Blaze’s first active adult investment in Florida. “As the baby boomer generation …

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STOW, Mass. — Massachusetts-based developer Habitech Acquisitions has acquired 37.3 acres in Stow, about 30 miles west of Boston, with plans to construct a 141-unit active adult community. Known as The Cottages at Wandering Pond, the project will feature a recreation area with walking trails, as well as a clubhouse, pool, activity lawn and a pickleball court. Jake Parsons of SVN | Parsons Commercial Group | Boston represented the seller, EFMC Associates, in the land deal and procured Habitech Acquisitions as the buyer. A construction timeline was not disclosed.

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SHOREWOOD, Wis. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of and acquisition financing for the Oaks of Shorewood, a 101-unit active adult community in Shorewood, a northern suburb of Milwaukee. The four-story building offers a mix of one- and two-bedroom units averaging 1,115 square feet. The Oaks of Shorewood is near to Lake Michigan, the Milwaukee River, Hubbard Park & Beer Garden and the 50-acre Estabrook Park and Village’s main drive, which is known for eclectic boutiques and trendy restaurants. The affluent area boasts average home values of $425,000 …

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LAKEWOOD, Colo. — The Bascom Group, in partnership with Artemis Real Estate Partners, has acquired Avenida Lakewood, a 230-unit active adult community in Lakewood, just west of Denver. Avenida Partners built the community in 2019. The price was not disclosed. Ryan Maconachy and Courtney Crowder at Newmark brokered the transaction. Brian Eisendrath, Cameron Chalfant, Jesse Zarouk and Jake Vitta of IPA arranged the debt financing for the acquisition through Santander Bank. Apartment Management Consultants will provide property management services. The property is located near recreation, retail and entertainment options against …

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Developers look to capitalize on the 73 million baby boomers who are now seniors. By R.J. DeBee III Baby boomers, the generation that started the rebellious youth movement in the 1960s, are still shaking up American society. They represent a demographic shift known as the “silver tsunami” that is sweeping the country. The rate of U.S. baby boomers, estimated at about 73 million, entering their senior years continues to grow significantly. An estimated 10,000 people are turning 65 daily, with the leading edge of this age group now in their …

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SPOKANE, Wash. — SVN Cornerstone has arranged the sale of Whispering Pines Apartments, an age-restricted apartment community in Spokane. The asset traded for $10.1 million. The unassisted seniors housing community offers two- and three-bedroom units with two-car garages and individual backyards. Community amenities include a clubhouse and dog park. Nate Gant and Guy Byrd of SVN Cornerstone represented the undisclosed seller, while Levi Sterley of Lee & Associates represented the undisclosed buyer in the deal.

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