PONTIAC, Ill. — HJ Sims has arranged financing for a $32 million expansion project at Evenglow Lodge, a continuing care retirement community in downtown Pontiac, approximately 95 miles southwest of Chicago. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is providing the majority of the funds. In accordance with USDA’s requirements, proceeds of the financing will be used for the construction of 76 replacement assisted living units, common space and other space used by the health center, as well as for the demolition of the existing assisted living structure. Opened in …
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How to Streamline Senior Living Community HR Processes
Cut Costs, Save Time and Recruit and Retain Good Workers The growth of the aging population is creating more demand for senior living options. But growing demand is colliding with a labor shortage, adding to the workload and strain on senior living communities. Scalable, streamlined HR infrastructure can help. Efficient and cost-effective solutions can cut expenses and reduce the amount of executive time spent on staffing issues. Enhanced back-office systems can also help boost recruitment and retention efforts. “Everything we do is designed and built around taking the burden off …
EASLEY, S.C. — Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors has arranged the sale of Easley Place, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Easley. Easley Place, a 222-unit campus offering independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing services, is located in the Greenville-Spartanburg metro area and was built in 1985. The seller was a West Coast-based owner-operator seeking to divest of a non-core asset. The company acquired the asset in 2019, but the turnaround plan was negatively impacted by COVID. Elevation Financial Group bought the property for an undisclosed price and …
Lifespace Breaks Ground on Independent Living Expansion at Oak Trace CCRC in Downers Grove, Illinois
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Lifespace Communities has broken ground on an expansion project at Oak Trace, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in the Chicago suburb of Downers Grove. The expansion is Phase II of a $112 million reinvestment project at the community. The first phase, which converted some units to assisted living to complete the continuum of care, was completed in 2019. Phase II will add 145 independent living apartments, bringing the total from 232 to 377. It is scheduled for completion in 2023. In addition to increasing the …
Webinar: What’s Ahead For Seniors Housing Staff, Leaders and HR
The “What’s Ahead For Seniors Housing Staff, Leaders and HR: A Study on 2022 Business Priorities” webinar took place April 14 and was hosted by Seniors Housing Business and sponsored by Paychex. The discussion focused on staff retention and engagement; diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; and resiliency strategies for the industry. In a time of labor shortages, keeping staff happy and well trained has become particularly difficult for senior living communities. Using Paychex’s recent survey results on workforce challenges, this webinar explores the most challenging aspects of managing staff, the Great …
Ziegler Arranges $87.5M in Financing for Expansion Project at Cedar Crest in Janesville, Wisconsin
JANESVILLE, Wis. — Ziegler has arranged a financing package totaling $87.5 million for an expansion project at Cedar Crest, a continuing care retirement community in Janesville, approximately 40 miles southeast of Madison. The financing includes $57.5 million in fixed-rate revenue bonds and $30 million in bank debt bought by BMO Harris Bank. The Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority issued the financing. Cedar Crest currently features 135 independent living units (consisting of 102 apartments and 33 cottages), 44 assisted living units, 24 memory care assisted living units, and a skilled …
MILL VALLEY, Calif. — Ziegler has arranged $23.6 million in bond financing for The Redwoods, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in Mill Valley, a suburb of San Francisco. The Redwoods features 148 independent living units, 130 assisted living units and a 58-bed skilled nursing facility. The Redwoods will use the proceeds of the bonds, together with an equity contribution of $5 million, to refinance its outstanding 2013 bonds, fund a bond reserve account, pay an insurance premium to the Cal-Mortgage Loan Insurance Program and pay costs of issuance. While …
Senior Lifestyle Corp. Completes $13M Renovation Project at Atrium Village in Owings Mills, Maryland
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — Senior Lifestyle Corp. has completed a $13 million renovation project at Atrium Village, a seniors housing community in the Baltimore suburb of Owings Mills. The project “completely reimagined” the property, adding 187 independent living, 58 assisted living and 20 memory care units. The renovation is part of a 20-year anniversary transformation to create a next-generation senior living experience, according to Senior Lifestyle. Atrium Village has partnered with the Community College of Baltimore County on weekly instructor-led classes.
SALEM, Ore. — Ziegler has arranged $58.4 million in bond financing for Capital Manor, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Salem. Capital Manor features 302 independent living units and 83 residential care beds with an additional 34 memory care beds. Life Care Services has operated the community since 2010. The financing will refund bonds from 2012 while funding a renovation project that will include a new façade and refreshed common areas. “It has been exciting to see Capital Manor, under Life Care Services’ leadership, execute a major operations turnaround, …
POMONA and CLAREMONT, Calif. — Ziegler has arranged $43.8 million in bond financing for Congregational Homes in support of its continuing care retirement community, Mt. San Antonio Gardens. The Gardens is located on approximately 31 acres spanning across the border of Pomona and Claremont in the Inland Empire area of California. The community features 248 independent living units, 71 assisted living units, 10 memory care units and 58 skilled nursing beds. Proceeds of the bonds will be used to finance a project that will replace the community’s original D Building …