Atria, Presbyterian Homes & Services Push Through Headwinds to Upgrade Communities and Expand

With new construction starts near record lows due to the state of capital markets and the cost of materials, senior housing operators – including Atria Senior Living and Presbyterian Homes & Services – are being strategic about how to renovate, reposition and expand. Along with these struggles related to costs, cities and municipalities have been […]

Shaping Senior Living’s Future with CEO Succession, External Hiring

This is part of your SHN+ subscription A new group of senior living leaders is infusing their companies with new plans and philosophies that will help chart the way forward for the senior living industry’s future health. One can look directly at recent announcements of incoming CEOs or companies making distinct succession plans to see […]

How Sagora Senior Living Is Easing Growing Pains With Community Support, Integration

Sagora Senior Living is capitalizing on recent growth by integrating systems and bringing frontline teams up to speed as the Fort Worth, Texas-based operator continues to regain occupancy. Last month, Sagora took on management of 17 additional communities across five states, growing its Asher Point independent living brand in Alabama, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas. The […]

In the Pipeline: Charter Proposes $50M Wisconsin Community; Atria Unveils New Memory Care Building in Newport Beach

This content is part of your SHN+ subscription In the Pipeline is brought to you by the Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards, an annual competition that recognizes cutting-edge design, excellence, and innovation in senior living. Construction: Planned Charter Senior Living plans $50M Wisconsin community Charter Senior LIving announced a partnership with DMK Development […]

The Case For and Against a Brookdale Sale

Last week ended with the news that Brookdale reportedly is considering a sale of the company. A Brookdale sale would radically change the senior living industry. But such a transaction would not be a shock, considering how many times in the past the Brentwood, Tennessee-based company has appeared ready to change hands. And those past […]

HCP to Transition 24 Brookdale Properties to Atria Senior Living

Two dozen senior living communities owned by real estate investment trust (REIT) HCP Inc. (NYSE: HCP) are getting a new operator, transitioning from Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) to Atria Senior Living.  Brentwood, Tennessee-based Brookdale is the largest senior living provider in the nation, and has been facing financial and operational challenges since its 2014 […]

In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (12/7/17)

This week’s in the pipeline is brought to you by the Senior Housing News Architecture & Design Awards. Sign up for the SHN Architecture & Design Newsletter from SHN for updates on architecture & design trends, the annual SHN Awards Competition. Construction: Planned Apartment Complex Near Orlando to Include Assisted Living and Memory Care A […]

Senior Housing Buyers Seek Yield in Relationship-Fueled M&A

Top senior housing buyers are touting acquisition strategies fueled by relationships rather than relying on marketed properties that are often characterized by low cap rates and fierce competition.  While the strategy was initially born out of many healthcare real estate investment trusts’ desire to “lock up” the best senior housing operators and become their capital […]