Benchmark Eyes CCRC Market Opportunity Through Distressed Acquisition

Through the acquisition of a distressed Massachusetts independent living property in a deal that closed this month, Benchmark Senior Living is solidifying its position in the market for continuing care retirement communities.  The second CCRC operated by Benchmark in its 46-property portfolio, the company says it is interested in the product type and is seeking opportunities […]

Will Rate Rise Signal End of REITs Dominating Senior Housing Finance?

While the largest week-over-week uptick in interest rates seen in decades sent many markets plummeting—including the share prices for publicly held REITS—the short term impact on senior housing finance is minimal, analysts say. Yet a few potential long term scenarios could play out should the rate rise continue further, making it more difficult for REITs […]

Formation Capital Acquires Senior Housing Portfolio for $400 Million

Formation Capital announced today the acquisition of a 36-property senior housing portfolio for approximately $400 million with investment partner SAFANAD, a global principal investment house, from an undisclosed seller. Senior Lifestyle Corp., based in Chicago, will continue to manage a portion of the communities, while Frontier Management, Prestige Senior Living, and other senior living management […]

Health Care REIT Completes $4.3 Billion Sunrise Acquisition

Health Care REIT (NYSE:HCN) today announced it has completed the final phase of its acquisition of Sunrise Senior Living, a landmark deal valued at aggregate $4.3 billion. The acquisition, announced in August 2012, for an initial purchase price of $1.9 billion, includes 120 wholly-owned properties and five additional properties owned in joint ventures with third […]

Sabra Makes Loan With $50 Million Senior Care Portfolio Purchase Option

Sabra Health Care REIT (NASDAQ:SBRA) announced on Monday the origination of a mezzanine loan investment for $12.4 million with an affiliate of Chai Facilities Acquisition Company, LLC that carries an up to $50 million acquisition option for several senior care properties. Chai Facilities Acquisition Company is the indirect owner of 12 skilled nursing facilities with […]

NHI to Acquire 17 Assisted Living Communities for $135 Million

National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE: NHI) announced today that its RIDEA joint-venture with Bickford Senior Living has acquired 17 assisted living and memory care communities for a total purchase price of $135 million. The 17 communities are comprised of 14 communities purchased from a subsidiary of Care Investment Trust, Inc. (OTCQX: CVTR) for approximately $123 […]

HCN to Buy Out Merrill Gardens Joint Venture for $173 Million

Health Care REIT (NYSE:HCN) announced on Thursday an agreement to buy out Merrill Gardens’ equity interest in a 38-property portfolio of senior housing communities for $173 million. The REIT already owns 80% of the equity interest in the properties through a joint venture with Merrill Gardens and has now agreed to acquire the remaining 20%. […]