ASHBURN, Va. — Waltonwood Communities has named Chris Leinauer as the new executive director of Waltonwood Ashburn, located approximately 30 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. Leinauer brings over 15 years of experience in senior living to his new role. Previously, he served as a director of operations, executive director, and most recently as a regional vice president responsible for 29 senior living properties across five regions. Leinauer received his bachelor’s degree and M.B.A. from Frostburg State University. Waltonwood at Ashburn features 114 independent living apartments, 72 assisted living apartments and …
Operations
ReNew, Merrill Gardens Form Joint Venture to Operate Bulk of Former New Senior Portfolio
by Jeff Shaw
SEATTLE and TOLEDO, Ohio — Merrill Gardens, a Seattle-based owner-operator, has formed a joint venture with ReNew, a Toledo-based REIT. The two companies will co-own 26 of the 28 seniors housing properties that ReNew is acquiring from New Senior Investment Group.