MANSFIELD, Texas — Sonida Senior Living has completed the acquisition of a 98-unit community located in Mansfield. Sonida purchased the property for $15.6 million, funding the transaction with cash on hand and proceeds from its senior secured revolving credit facility. Built in 2016, the property features 62 assisted living and 36 memory care residences and is situated directly across form a 294-bed hospital. Sonida plans to complete aesthetic improvements to common areas and amenity spaces over the next year. This acquisition brings Sonida’s total Texas portfolio to 21 properties.
CHICAGO — Blueprint has brokered the sale of a 469-bed skilled nursing portfolio located in Texas. The portfolio, which comprises five facilities, was 71 percent occupied at the time of sale. An established skilled nursing owner and operator acquired the portfolio for an undisclosed price. Amy Sitzman and Giancarlo Riso of Chicago-based Blueprint arranged the sale on behalf of the seller.
ATLANTA — In today’s high-cost environment where obtaining development financing remains tricky, seniors housing builders are focused on cutting expenses — whether it be shrinking spaces or eliminating underutilized amenities altogether. That was the major takeaway from the development panel at the 12th annual InterFace Seniors Housing Southeast conference, which took place at the InterContinental Hotel in Atlanta on Wednesday, Aug. 27. The panel, which was titled “When Will Development Rebound? Outlook & Strategies for 2026,” included Richard Ackerman, managing partner of Big Rock Partners; Joe Jasmon, CEO of American …
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Helios Healthcare Advisors has arranged a $10.7 million HUD-insured refinancing for a portfolio comprising 76 assisted living and memory care units in the San Antonio metro. Located within two suburbs of San Antonio, the units are situated within two communities. Prior to securing this refinancing, Helios arranged an 18-month bridge loan to recapitalize the properties. The borrower is a regional owner and operator with a portfolio comprising more than 700 units within Texas.
AUSTIN, Texas — It’s often been said that those who ignore history are frequently condemned to repeat it, cautions Bob Kramer, founder and former CEO of the National Investment for Seniors Housing & Care (NIC). “By looking back at the past 30 years of growth in our industry, we’re presenting to you today six lessons learned from both the successes — they’ve been notable — and the mistakes and failures so that hopefully we can all be wiser in the next growth cycle,” emphasized Kramer during a lively panel session …
SAN ANTONIO — Carbon Shepherd Development, a partnership between two commercial real estate firms, is preparing to welcome residents to Woodland Cottages Westover Hills, a gated active adult retirement community with single-family residences in San Antonio. The 78-cottage community officially opens later this month and features a community center and pool as well as an outdoor pickleball court. An all-inclusive monthly rate includes utilities, Wi-Fi, trash service, pest control and maintenance. This is the third Woodland Cottages location; Carbon Shepherd has others in Belton and College Station, Texas.
TITUSVILLE, Fla. — Housing Trust Group (HTG) has secured financing and began construction on Forest Glen, an. 80-unit, $28 million affordable seniors housing community in Titusville. The project is HTG’s second in Titusville and third development built in partnership with HFH Supportive Housing, a nonprofit dedicated to providing affordable housing and support services in Brevard County. Forest Glen will have 72 one-bedroom units and eight two-bedroom units with rents ranging from $750 to $1,350 per month for income qualifying residents who earn at or below 40 percent and 60 percent …
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Hunt Capital Partners has transferred its interests in Sunset Haven Apartments, a 100-unit affordable housing community in Brownsville, to the Brownsville Housing Management Corp. (BHMC), an affiliate of the Housing Authority of the City of Brownsville (HACB). Since its development in 2008, Sunset Haven has served seniors earning up to 30 and 60 percent of area median income (AMI). HACB’s goal is to acquire full ownership of the tax credit properties within city limits. Once a compliance period is reached, transference of ownership to a city or …
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment has provided a $13 million construction loan to National CORE, a nonprofit developer, to finance Hawthorne Heights, an 86-unit affordable seniors housing project in Gainesville. KeyBank Commercial Mortgage Group also arranged a $6.5 million Freddie Mac permanent loan for the project. Hawthorne Heights will serve seniors aged 62 and older with five units specifically set aside for individuals with special needs. The five-story building will be constructed on a 3-acre site, and, in addition to the special-needs units, will offer three …
LOS ANGELES — Northmarq’s West Village and Los Angeles investment sales teams have completed the sale of a three-property portfolio totaling 579 units in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Included in the sale were The Piedmont, a 198-unit mixed-income luxury seniors community in the North Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles and Burbank Senior Artists’ Colony, a 141-unit property in Burbank. The Piedmont sold for $45 million, while Burbank Seniors Artists’ Colony sold for $31.5 million. The price of the third property, Coventry Court in the Orange County community of Tustin, …