ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Seniors of the boomer generation are moving into seniors housing communities at a record rate, according to a new report published by the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC). NIC MAP data from the Annapolis, Maryland-based organization, shows that the seniors housing occupancy rate in the United States increased 0.8 percentage points to 88.1 percent in the second quarter of 2025, up from 87.3 in the first quarter. Occupancy of independent living units saw a strong increase of 0.8 percentage points to 89.7 percent, a …
NAPLES and SARASOTA, Fla. — Real estate investment management firm Town Lane has acquired two independent living communities located in Florida. Together the properties total 373 units. Located in Naples, Discovery Village Naples was opened in 2020. Discovery Village Sarasota Bay in Sarasota was opened in 2022. Both communities are located on campuses that also house assisted living and memory care facilities. Discovery Senior Living will continue to lease and operate the communities. Amenities at the properties include outdoor courtyards and pools, fitness and rehab spaces, theaters and beauty salons. “The …
NEWTON, Mass. — MassDevelopment has issued a $134.9 million tax-exempt bond to Lasell Village Inc. for the renovation and expansion of a senior living community located on the campus of Lasell University in Newton. The financing will fund the purchase of 1.4 acres of land owned by Lasell University and the construction of a new building. Upon completion, the new building will feature 42 independent living apartments, a bistro, fitness and wellness centers, a multipurpose room, common space and other amenities. Lasell Village is a charitable corporation that was formed in …
YONKERS, N.Y. — The Mulford Corp., The Community Builders (TCB) and Yonkers Housing Authority have broken ground on a new affordable seniors housing development located in Yonkers. Dubbed Willow at The Ridgeway, the project marks the sixth and final phase of the redevelopment of the former Cottage Place Gardens public housing complex. Upon completion, the community will comprise 92 units, with 85 one-bedroom and seven two-bedrooms apartments. The one- and two-bedroom residences will average 550 and 800 square feet, respectively. Apartments will be reserved for seniors referred from the Yonkers Housing …
HERNANDO, Fla. and CORALVILLE, Iowa — Chicago Pacific Founders (CPF) has acquired two senior living communities, The Summit of Citrus Hills and The Summit of Coralville. Located in Hernando, Florida, and Coralville, Iowa, respectively, The Summit of Citrus Hills and The Summit of Coralville feature independent living, assisted living and memory care units. Previously known as Grand Living at Citrus Hills and Grand Living at Bridgewater, the communities will now be operated by Grace Management Inc., a subsidiary of CPF. According to CPF, the acquisitions align with the company’s strategy of …
CINCINNATI — Berkadia has brokered the sale of a 146-unit community located in metro Cincinnati. Built in 2021, the property features independent living, assisted living and memory care residences. Leo Brown Group, which developed the community, was the seller. Traditions Management will continue to operate the property. As of June 2025, the community was 95 percent occupied. Dave Fasano, Ross Sanders, Cody Tremper and Mike Garbers of Berkadia Seniors Housing & Healthcare arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller.
CHICAGO — Multifamily brokerage firm Kiser Group has launched a new seniors housing division. As part of the new division, industry veteran Mark Myers will join the firm as partner. Myers brings more than 30 years of experience. Since 1995, he has closed more than 800 seniors housing transactions totaling over $12 billion. “Mark is one of the most accomplished brokers in the seniors housing space and we’re excited to partner with him launching seniors housing brokerage at Kiser Group,” says Lee Kiser, principal and managing broker at Kiser Group. “His leadership …
By Hayden Spiess CHICAGO — Philip Kroskin, head of real estate and senior vice president of investments with Sunrise Senior Living, has a message for those who are reluctant to invest in seniors housing development: “Why are you being so stupid?” Kroskin’s blunt question came during a recent two-day InterFace event at the Swissotel Chicago. Taking place June 24-25, the InterFace Seniors Housing Midwest conference drew 215 attendees and featured a number of panel sessions. Joining Kroskin on stage for a panel titled “When Will Development Rebound?” during the first evening …
NEW YORK CITY — Berkadia has arranged the $627.2 million refinancing of a seniors housing portfolio. Austin Sacco, Steve Muth, Garrett Sacco and Alec Rosenfeld of Berkadia Seniors Housing & Healthcare secured the financing on behalf of an undisclosed borrower. Located across 15 states, the portfolio comprises 4,395 units across 35 properties. Communities within the portfolio feature independent living, assisted living and memory care residences. This marks one of the largest seniors housing refinancings in recent years, according to New York-based Berkadia. “We are thrilled to have represented such a premier …
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Nonprofit organization Transforming Age has acquired peace love food, a culinary consulting vendor that provides support to global food manufacturing companies, independent and national chain restaurants, the seniors housing and longevity industries, international airlines and the hospitality industry. As part of the acquisition, peace love food founder Chef Laureen Herzig will join Transforming Age in the dual role of president of peace love food and vice president of culinary services, Transforming Age. Herzig brings more than 35 years of experience. Since 2012, peace love food has collaborated with …