HOPKINS and ROCHESTER, Minn. — Blueprint has arranged the sale of a skilled nursing portfolio located in Hopkins and Rochester. Totaling 230 units, the portfolio comprises two properties. A publicly traded REIT was the seller. Connor Doherty, Ryan Kelly, Amy Sitzman, Giancarlo Riso and Will Roberts of Blueprint brokered the transaction on behalf of the seller. According to Blueprint, the properties were classified as “distressed” at the time of sale. The buyer plans to leverage their existing infrastructure, clinical resources and local market expertise to achieve stabilized performance at the facilities.
By Lynn Peisner ATLANTA — How are today’s seniors housing operators using data to drive sales and increase occupancy? This was the question posed to a panel of experts speaking at the 12th annual InterFace Seniors Housing Southeast conference, held at the InterContinental Hotel in Atlanta’s Buckhead area on Aug. 27. Data can paint a big picture, depicting the true nature of demand in a market. “We like to think of it as a novel,” said Nick Jasmon, vice president of business development for American Healthcare Management Group. “What’s happening …
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — LTC Properties has completed the acquisition of two seniors housing communities located in Kentucky. An undisclosed seller sold the properties for $40 million. Opened in 2023, the properties together total 158 units and feature assisted living and memory care residences. Charter Senior Living manages the communities. California-based LTC plans to execute an additional $195 million in seniors housing operating portfolio (SHOP) acquisitions by mid-October 2025 and an additional $90 million by the end of the year.
NORTHGLENN, Colo. — Headwaters has begun pre-leasing at Aspendale Northglenn, the owner and developer’s new active adult community in Northglenn. This marks the second Colorado location for the newly launched Aspendale brand. Headwaters broke ground on the development in April 2024. Scheduled to begin move-ins in early 2026, the community will total 172 apartments across four stories. The property will also feature an 8,800-square-foot clubhouse, which will offer lifestyle programming, wellness spaces and gathering areas.
MINNEAPOLIS — Oppidan Investment Co. has sold a senior living community located in Minneapolis for $140 million, according to a recently published certificate of real estate value. Ventas, doing business as VLSHRE PILLARS LLC, was the buyer. Oppidan originally opened the community, The Pillars of Prospect Park, in May 2020. Situated with proximity to the University of Minnesota campus, the property totals 283 apartments, including 133 independent living, 106 assisted living and 44 memory care units. Amenities at the community include an onsite bistro, salon spa, chapel, fitness center, golf simulator …
DALLAS — Clearwater Living has added a newly developed senior living community located in Dallas to its management portfolio. Totaling 121 apartments, the property offers independent living, assisted living and memory care options. Residences include studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Formerly known as Anthology of Highland Park, the community will now be operated as Clearwater Highland Park. Amenities at the property include a fitness center, salon, theater, creative studio, landscaped terraces, indoor and outdoor gathering spaces and access to physical, occupational and speech therapies. Clearwater’s portfolio now totals 16 communities across …
NEW YORK CITY — Inspiren, an AI-focused senior living technology company, has raised $100 million in Series B funding. Software investor Insight Partners led the financing, with participation from Avenir, Primary Venture Partners, Scale Venture Partners, Story Ventures and Studio VC. This new Series B funding brings Inspiren’s total funding to $155 million. In March, the company launched an AI-powered platform combining solutions for resident safety, care planning, staffing and emergency response. Inspiren also recently implemented improvements to its Inspiren HQ web-based platform, which allows seniors housing communities to monitor health …
By Hayden Spiess ATLANTA — The seniors housing sector has not always been the apple of commercial real estate (CRE) capital’s eye. Industry professionals say that this is no longer the case and that a confluence of factors is driving strong investment activity in the sector. “Nationally, this asset class is the darling with respect to CRE,” asserts Michael Bowden, senior vice president of investments with LTC Properties. “It wasn’t, as we know, for a long time. So that’s a new shift, which is super cool for all of us.” Courtney …
PHOENIX — Pennrose is currently underway on the second phase of Garfield Terrace, a $57 million affordable seniors housing development in downtown Phoenix. Pennrose recently opened Phase I of the development and commenced construction on Phase II. Project partners include Butler Housing Co., CBC Financial Corp., the City of Phoenix and the Arizona Department of Housing (ADOH). Garfield Terrace I totals 60 studio and one-bedroom apartments for residents age 55 and older. Twelve units are reserved for seniors earning at or below 30 percent of the area median income (AMI), with …
WINDSOR, Calif. — Gallaher Cos. has announced the launch of Gallaher Signature Living (GSL), a new management company that will oversee operations for Gallaher’s portfolio of luxury senior living communities across California. According to the organization, GSL will allow for continuity, expanded resources and a greater focus on quality, service and enrichment. Page Ensor will lead GSL as chief executive officer. Ensor brings more than 25 years of experience in senior living leadership to the role. During her tenure with Brookdale Senior Living, Ensor led the oversight of 70 communities across …