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WinnCos., Westmass Open 95-Unit Mixed-Income Seniors Housing Community in Ludlow, Massachusetts

by Hayden Spiess

LUDLOW, Mass. — WinnCos. and Westmass Area Development Corp. have opened The Residences at Mill 8, a 95-unit mixed-income seniors housing community. Situated within a former mill building, the $43.2 million project features apartments for residents age 55 and older, with 43 units reserved for residents earning at or below 60 percent of the area median income (AMI), 40 market-rate units and 12 units reserved for residents earning at or below 30 percent of the AMI. All of the units have been leased, and full occupancy is expected by Dec. 1.  …

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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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KeyBank Arranges $93M in Construction Financing for Affordable Seniors Housing Development in Columbus, Ohio

by Hayden Spiess

COLUMBUS, Ohio — KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) has arranged a total of $93 million in construction financing for a new affordable seniors housing community in Columbus.  Dubbed The Caravel, the community will feature 234 units for residents age 55 and older who earn at or below 50, 60 and 70 percent of the area median income (AMI). Of the garden-style apartments, 25 will be fully accessible, and all units will be adaptable for residents with ADA needs.  KeyBank provided a $43.3 million construction loan and $23.8 million in …

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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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Berkadia Secures $13.6M Financing for Affordable Seniors Housing Development in Philadelphia

by Channing Hamilton

PHILADELPHIA — Berkadia has secured a $13.6 million Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity investment for the development of Clearfield Apartments, a 48-unit affordable seniors housing community in Philadelphia’s Allegheny West neighborhood.  Chris McGraw, senior vice president based in Berkadia’s Charlotte, N.C. office, secured the equity investment on behalf of the sponsor, NewCourtland.  When completed, Clearfield Apartments will consist of 48 one-bedroom units in one four-story, elevator-serviced building serving seniors age 62 and above. All 48 units will operate under a project-based rental subsidy through the Faircloth-to-Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program. …

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DHI Hellenic Apartments Completes Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing Community for Seniors in Sacramento, California

by Channing Hamilton

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — DHI Hellenic Apartments L.P., a California-based limited partnership, has completed the renovation and rehabilitation of Hellenic Senior Apartments, an affordable senior’s housing property in the Pocket-Greenhaven area of Sacramento. Renovations included replaced roofs and siding, new energy-efficient systems and updates to common areas such as the clubhouse, leasing office and laundry facilities. All 70 units received new windows, sliding glass doors, energy-efficient appliances, dishwashers, modern kitchen cabinets and countertops. Fourteen units were upgraded to be fully ADA compliant, and several units received additional modifications to accommodate residents …

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WinnDevelopment, WNC Break Ground on Affordable Housing Project in Worcester, Massachusetts

by Channing Hamilton

WORCESTER, Mass. — WinnDevelopment and WNC & Associates (WNC) have begun construction on The Residences on Lincoln Square, an affordable seniors houising community, located in downtown Worcester. The developers are preserving and converting the historic three-story Lincoln Square Boys Club building into 16 affordable housing units, while also constructing an adjacent five-story building with an additional 64 units.  A single-story glass enclosure will connect the buildings via the ground floor, allowing residents access between the two buildings. The 80-unit development for seniors age 55 and above is scheduled for completion in …

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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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Olshan Properties, O’Connor Capital Complete 221-Unit Affordable Senior Living Project in The Bronx

by Channing Hamilton

NEW YORK CITY — A joint venture between development and investment firm Olshan Properties and New York City-based O’Connor Capital Partners has completed Parkchester Gardens, a 221-unit affordable senior living project in The Bronx. Units are reserved for renters earning 50 percent or less of the area median income. Wells Fargo financed the project in conjunction with the New York City Housing Development Corp. and the Department of Housing Preservation & Development. Construction began in spring 2021.

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Affordable Developers Get Creative

by Jeff Shaw

By Jeff Shaw Every affordable housing project relies on an intricate combination of funding, partnerships and know-how to reach the finish line. Fortunately, developers have a lot of different levers they can pull to make a project work financially. Each development typically involves a mash-up of federal tax credits, support from various municipalities (state, county and/or city) and private funding. It requires immense creativity on the part of developers.  But many developers are still finding success, as evidenced by the bevy of new projects coming to market across the country. …

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