GAINESBORO, Tenn.— Evans Senior Investments (ESI) has arranged the sale of Mabry Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Gainesboro, located about 88 miles east of Nashville. The transaction was executed on behalf of the seller, an independent owner-operator. The buyer was Strawberry Fields REIT in an off-market transaction.
Mabry Health Care, a family-owned nursing home founded in 1979, has served the Gainesboro community for over four decades. Originally focused solely on skilled nursing care, the center expanded its services in 2005 to include assisted living. Today, the facility comprises 108 total beds/units, including 80 skilled nursing beds and 28 assisted living beds across 16 units.
Despite its deep roots and longstanding presence in the community, Mabry Health Care was struggling with considerable challenges at the time the property hit the market. The community was operating at 71 percent occupancy and had received a one-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). These obstacles, as well as the state’s market conditions, led the owner to explore options for transitioning out of the business.
To ensure a smooth transition, Strawberry Fields’ operator stepped in to assist with operations before the sale was finalized, protecting the asset’s longevity and maintaining consistent quality of care for residents.