TUCSON, Ariz. — Watermark Retirement Communities has appointed Karen Mlawsky to the newly created post of chief operating officer.
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To win the competition for residents and talented staff, companies big and small need deep local roots. By Bendix Anderson In order for a seniors housing facility to succeed, the operator needs strong ties to the local area. “Local expertise has become increasingly important in recent years,” says Dan McKeever, executive director and portfolio manager for the senior housing funds of PGIM Real Estate based in Madison, N.J. Industry giants are increasingly committed to hiring staff at their properties that really know local markets. Growing companies now take care not …
In an effort to align common interests and boost revenues in a choppy market, healthcare REITs are switching operators. By Jane Adler In a challenging environment, healthcare real estate investment trusts (REITs) are changing partners and optimizing their operator mix. Regional providers are gaining favor as the REITs diversify their partnerships and look for geographic balance in their portfolios. The structures of operating agreements are also under review. Joint-venture partnerships and income-sharing agreements have always been important, but are now being re-examined and fine-tuned to better align the interests of …
EASTON, ADAMSTOWN and SYKESVILLE, Md. — Acts Retirement-Life Communities, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit senior living organizations, has agreed to affiliate with Integrace and assume management and operation of its four senior living communities located throughout Maryland.
CHICAGO — Evergreen Real Estate Group has been retained to manage nine affordable housing communities totaling 1,071 units across Illinois, Kansas, Ohio and Wisconsin. The properties include a mix of affordable housing for families, seniors and people with disabilities.