STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. — A joint venture between TriStar Commercial Real Estate Investments, Zimmerman Properties and nonprofit Star-C has broken ground on a multifamily complex that includes seniors housing in Stockbridge, approximately 18 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta. The $76 million property includes the Villas at Mt. Zion, a 96-unit independent living community, and the Flats at Mt. Zion, a 210-unit multifamily community for families with children who attend Mt. Zion elementary and primary schools. The development is the first in an alliance between Zimmerman Properties, an affordable housing builder and …
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Maplewood Senior Living Buys Historic Hotel in Washington, D.C. for Luxury Seniors Housing Conversion
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maplewood Senior Living and Omega Healthcare Investors Inc. (NYSE: OHI) have unveiled plans to expand the Inspīr brand to the Washington D.C. market with the acquisition of The Fairfax Embassy Row. The historic hotel will be transformed and re-envisioned into Inspīr Embassy Row, an ultra-luxury senior living community. Inspῑr Embassy Row will be the second location under Maplewood’s Inspīr brand, and the first Washington D.C. property in the company’s portfolio. “We have taken careful consideration to identify locations where we can truly offer exceptional resident experiences that …
Ziegler Arranges $80M Financing for Mayflower Retirement Center Expansion in Winter Park, Florida
WINTER PARK, Fla. — Ziegler has arranged $80 million in bond financing for an expansion project at Mayflower Retirement Center, a continuing care retirement community in Winter Park, a suburb of Orlando. The community opened in 1989 is situated on approximately 37 acres and currently consists of 220 independent living apartments and 28 villas; 31 private assisted living units with 15 used for memory support services; 60 nursing beds; and associated common areas. The borrower is pursuing a two-phase repositioning of its campus. Phase I was financed in November of …
PHILADELPHIA — Spiezle Architectural Group has completed design work for the second phase of renovations at Cathedral Village, a senior living community in Philadelphia. The first phase began in 2014, and is scheduled for completion in 2022. The latest phase includes renovating all facades, walkways and outdoor amenity spaces to encourage outdoor living and leisure activities. “We have partnered with Presbyterian Senior Living to enhance the property with a more philosophical approach, engaging residents in campus planning sessions and throughout all design phases,” says Steven Leone, principal with the firm. …
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Miami-based Origin Construction has unveiled plans for America Walks, an active adult rental community in Port St. Lucie spanning 60 acres and more than 400 residences. The project is expected to cost $75 million to develop and is slated for completion in the third quarter of 2023. Ohio-based America Walks is the developer for the gated community. America Walks will feature both a residential and recreational component, including two four-story apartment buildings with 115 units, as well as 300 villas in 60 buildings surrounding four lakes …
Senior Living Development LLC Arranges $16M Construction Financing for 117-Bed KindCare at Bristol in Connecticut
BRISTOL, Conn. — Senior Living Development LLC has arranged $16 million in construction financing for KindCare at Bristol, a middle-market, 117-bed assisted living and memory care community. Situated on a one-acre parcel in downtown Bristol, the community is the first of a rollout for KindCare Assisted Living, specializing in bringing assisted living and memory care to the middle class. This urban model utilizes a smaller footprint for the 60,000-square-foot community to drive down costs without sacrificing any amenities, services or quality. Rates average 20 percent less than luxury assisted living, …
Ryan Cos., Grand Living Start Construction of Grand Living at Wellen Park in Venice, Florida
VENICE, Fla. — Ryan Cos. US Inc. and Grand Living have started construction of Grand Living at Wellen Park, a luxury senior living community in Venice. The community will be part of Wellen Park, a master-planned community on the state’s Gulf Coast. The 235,267-square-foot building will bring 192 apartments to Wellen Park. According to a study conducted by Moore Diversified Services, the 75-and-older demographic with income-qualified households in the Venice area is expected to increase by 35.8 percent between 2020 and 2025. Residents will have access to Wellen Park’s amenities, …
EAST HANOVER, N.J. — CHA Partners has unveiled plans for LIVIA, the first project of a new upscale senior living brand, with a new facility in East Hanover. An additional facility is under construction in Totowa, N.J. LIVIA communities will offer assisted living, memory care, long-term care and rehabilitation services. Transformed from the original Sycamore Living location in East Hanover, the first installment of the LIVIA brand is scheduled to open this month. The 100,000-square-foot facility houses 86 skilled nursing beds and 37 beds for assisted living residents. LIVIA’s second …
BALCH SPRINGS, Texas — JPI announced today it has received construction financing for Parmore Arcadia Trails, a 200-unit, 8.56-acre affordable senior living community in the first-ring Dallas suburb of Balch Springs. The development, created in partnership with the City of Balch Springs, will help meet a growing need for affordable housing for local seniors earning an average of 60 percent of the area median income. “Seniors are some of the most vulnerable to inflation and the rising housing costs. Now, more than ever, we need affordable, quality living options for …
LA PUENTE, Calif. — RAAM Construction has completed the construction of Arboleda Apartments, an affordable seniors housing development in La Puente, approximately 20 miles east of Los Angeles Development costs for the 74-unit, 71,499-square-foot property are estimated at $29 million. Of the total apartments, 38 are full ADA-accessible units. “The need for affordable housing has grown in recent years due to rising home prices and an overall housing shortage, and the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated that need immensely,” says Richard Lara, president and CEO of RAAM Construction. RAAM worked closely …