On July 23, Seniors Housing Business hosted a panel discussion called “Tips for How Operators Can Thrive in the Evolving Seniors Living Market” where four seniors housing industry experts joined to talk about how they are addressing COVID-19 challenges, adapting and promoting communities in spite of obstacles. Click here to watch this engaging webinar. The seniors housing world has shifted dramatically in the past few months, explains Steve Lampa, Founding Parter at Kensington Living, a Washington D.C.-based operator. “The number of leads is definitely down, but on the other hand a lot …
Independent Living
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. — Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors has arranged the sale of a 56-unit independent living community in Klamath Falls, located in the southern part of the state near the California border. The buyer is a regional owner-operator that plans to reposition the asset as an affordable option. The seller was not disclosed.
Discovery Senior Living to Complete Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation of Indianapolis Community
INDIANAPOLIS — Discovery Senior Living has unveiled plans for a multi-million-dollar capital investment and renovation of Discovery Commons at College Park, a 116-unit independent living community located in Indianapolis. The multi-phase project will include interior and exterior improvements. The initial phase will include new seating and gathering areas, including an upgraded lobby. Interior enhancements will also include renovated bathrooms, new flooring, lighting, furniture and décor as well as a new color palette. The initial phase is underway with completion slated for late summer. The second phase calls for a renovation …
TRINITY, Florida — Cushman & Wakefield’s Tampa-based Senior Housing Team has arranged the sale of The Watermark at Trinity in the Tampa suburb of Trinity. Kayne Anderson Real Estate acquired the community for an undisclosed price. The operator, Watermark Retirement Communities, will continue to manage the property. The five-story community features 117 units of independent living and was recently completed. The property is adjacent to a 97-unit assisted living and memory care building constructed by the same development team in 2016. The Cushman & Wakefield team led by Allen McMurtry …
Webinar: Safeguarding Residents and Caregivers During COVID-19
Seniors Housing Business hosted a panel discussion on June 3 entitled “Safeguarding Residents and Caregivers During COVID-19: Technologies that Prevent Infectious Disease Spread” where expert panelists addressed the importance of technology and creativity in keeping residents safe and connected, both during the pandemic and as nationwide shutdowns are ending. A high-touch industry like seniors housing requires a high-tech approach to ensure residents are healthy and feel part of their community. How can those in the industry elevate services, drive down costs and adapt in the face of new data? Learn …
FORT WORTH, Texas — Locally based general contractor KWA Construction has broken ground on Phase II of the Columbia Renaissance Square multifamily project. The new building will add 120 independent living units. Phase I of the project, which Columbia Residential and Renaissance Heights Development Group are developing, delivered 140 units, the majority of which were affordable housing residences. Phase II is scheduled for completion in December.
HARLEYSVILLE, Pa. — CBRE has arranged an undisclosed amount of supplemental financing for Arbour Square of Harleysville, a 276-unit independent living community. Located approximately 35 miles north of downtown Philadelphia, the community was opened in two phases between 2006 and 2014. The borrower is Green Courte Partners, and the company’s wholly owned subsidiary True Connection Communities operates the property. Aron Will, Austin Sacco and Tim Root arranged the Freddie Mac loan. Further details of the transaction were not disclosed.
GREEN SPRINGS, Ohio — Evans Senior Investments (ESI) has brokered the sale of of Eden Springs Garden Homes, a six-unit independent living community in Green Springs, a small village between Cleveland and Toledo. The property is part of the Eden Springs Healthcare & Senior Living campus, which was built in phases between 1963 and 2006. The larger campus was placed into receivership in January 2019. The court-appointed receiver sold the Garden Homes portion to an undisclosed buyer for $943,000, or $157,000 per unit. The six units were all occupied at …
Cushman & Wakefield Arranges $22.2M Sale of The Pointe at Ocean Boulevard in Stuart, Florida
STUART, Fla. — Cushman & Wakefield Senior Housing Capital Markets has arranged the sale of The Pointe at Ocean Boulevard, a seniors housing community in Stuart, approximately 100 miles north of Miami. Sentio Investments sold the asset to an affiliate of Waypoint Real Estate Investments for $22.2 million. Arrow Senior Living will continue to operate the community The Pointe at Ocean Boulevard features 150 units of independent living near the city’s waterfront and downtown areas. The property was built in 1986 and recently renovated. The Cushman & Wakefield team involved …
Organic social media content is more important than ever during COVID-19 pandemic for residents and prospects. By Greg Eves, United Group of Companies Independent living is a lifestyle choice for seniors. Whether prospective residents are looking to downsize their home, escape the burdens of homeownership, broaden their social life or move closer to their adult children and grandchildren, it’s crucial for property management companies to understand that they’re selling more than just a place to live. They’re selling a unique lifestyle. For years, property management companies have turned to social …