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Midwest Health Reopens Homestead Estates of Leawood in Kansas Following Renovation Project

by Jeff Shaw

LEAWOOD, Kan. — Midwest Health has reopened Homestead Estates of Leawood, an assisted living community in the Kansas City suburb of Leawood. The community closed in early 2020 for a full renovation. “Today’s seniors want to live in a beautiful setting while receiving the care they need,” says Ashley Dawson, executive director of Homestead Estates. “That’s why we took extra special care in redesigning this community. Everything from the premium light fixtures to the granite countertops is top-notch.” Midwest Health manages the community, as well as several other senior living …

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DevelopmentFinanceMichiganNews

Grandbridge Arranges $30 Recapitalization for Vista Grande Villa in Jackson, Michigan

by Jeff Shaw

JACKSON, Mich. — Grandbridge Real Estate Capital’s Tampa-based seniors housing investment sales team has arranged the recapitalization of Vista Grande Villa, a 318-unit campus in Jackson, approximately 35 miles west of Ann Arbor. Vista Grande Villa is an approximately 20-acre campus comprising 32 cottage homes, 181 independent living apartments, 46 assisted living units, 23 memory care units and 36 skilled nursing units. The recapitalization plan consisted of restructuring approximately $22 million of prior debt, together with new committed funding of roughly $8 million to put toward capital investment and stabilizing the …

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Affordable HousingDevelopmentNewsUtah

Canterbury Partners Completes Affordable Community in Ogden, Utah

by Jeff Shaw

OGDEN, Utah —Canterbury Partners LLC has completed work on Senior Living on Washington, an affordable seniors housing community in Ogden, approximately 35 miles north of Salt Lake City. Partners on the project include R & O Construction, Think Architecture, The Richman Group Affordable Housing Corp., JP Morgan Chase Community Development Bank, Rocky Mountain Community Reinvestment Corp. and the Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund. Senior Living on Washington is a 100 percent affordable housing project for seniors over age 62. EMG Management will be the operator.

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CCRCDevelopmentFinanceNewsWisconsin

Ziegler Arranges $87.5M in Financing for Expansion Project at Cedar Crest in Janesville, Wisconsin

by Jeff Shaw

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 …

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Active AdultDevelopmentNewsTexas

Sparrow Partners, Welltower Underway on 193-Unit Active Adult Community in Metro Dallas

by Jeff Shaw

SACHSE, Texas — Austin-based developer Sparrow Partners and Ohio-based REIT Welltower (NYSE: WELL) are underway on construction of Amberlin at The Station, a 193-unit active adult community located on the northeastern outskirts of Dallas. The property, which is part of The Station, a $500 million mixed-use development by Dallas-based PMB Capital Investments, will feature one- and two-bedroom units for renters aged 55 and above. Residences will range in size from 615 to 1,285 square feet. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, game room, media lounge, community kitchen and coffee …

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CaliforniaDevelopmentNews

Joint Venture Starts Construction of 158-Unit Acoya South Bay in Los Angeles

by Jeff Shaw

LOS ANGELES — A joint venture betweem Ryan Cos. US Inc., Cadence Living and Harrison Street has received financing and started construction of Acoya South Bay in Los Angeles. Located near the Del Amo Fashion Center, the luxury senior living community will be in a prime, amenity-laden location with increasing demand for seniors housing. By 2026, there will be more than 6,000 75-and-older, income-qualified households in the South Bay area, according to Moore Diversified Services Inc. “We’re going to continue seeing demand significantly outpace supply because of the high barriers …

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Active AdultDevelopmentNewsTexas

Sparrow Partners, Welltower to Open 195-Unit Active Adult Community in Pflugerville, Texas

by Jeff Shaw

PFLUGERVILLE, Texas — Sparrow Partners and Welltower Inc. (NYSE: WELL) are nearing completion of Amberlin Pflugerville, an active adult community in the Austin suburb of Pflugerville. The developers claim the 195-unit property will be the first active adult community in Pflugerville. The community is under construction and scheduled to open this fall. The Hill Country Bible Church Pflugerville previously owned the property, having bought 52 acres from the Swenson family in 2004 and built a church on the west side of the site the following year. The church sold Sparrow …

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Affordable HousingDevelopmentNew JerseyNews

Walters Starts Construction of Expansion at Cornerstone at Branchburg Affordable Community in New Jersey

by Jeff Shaw

BRANCHBURG, N.J. — Walters has started construction of the second phase of Cornerstone at Branchburg, an age- and income-restricted apartment community in Branchburg. Situated on 11.7 acres, the property will feature 150 units when both phases are completed. Each phase represents a three-story building, with the first scheduled for completion in December 2022 and the second in spring 2023. Apartment floor plans include one- and two-bedroom residences, ranging from approximately 700 to 900 square feet. The development team is seeking LEED and Energy Star certifications. Priority is given to residents …

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DevelopmentNew JerseyNewsSkilled Nursing

Marquis Completes $4M Renovation Project at Spring Grove Skilled Nursing Facility in New Providence, New Jersey

by Jeff Shaw

NEW PROVIDENCE, N.J. — Marquis Health Consulting Services has completed a $4 million renovation and modernization project at Spring Grove Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center. “Spring Grove’s reintroduction is the culmination of a vision four years in the works,” says Ugochi Opara, regional director of market development for Marquis Health Consulting Services, which supports the facility and spearheaded the renovation. “Spring Grove has been completely transformed into a modern, home-like environment for residents.” The Spring Grove renovation included a full-scale retrofit of the facility’s dedicated subacute unit and enhancements throughout its …

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Pandemic Highlighted Strengths of Senior Living, Accelerated Important Changes, Say Developers

by Jeff Shaw

LOS ANGELES — While the COVID-19 pandemic clearly had a negative effect on seniors housing for the short term, it also provided a chance for developers, owners and operators to take an introspective look at what the industry does well and what needs improvement. “Many of us were on this stage two years ago talking about this same topic of development,” said Ben Seager, associate principal at KTGY, while moderating a panel at InterFace Seniors Housing West in Los Angeles. “A lot of people had opinions that probably got turned …

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