US News Recognizes Nearly 1,300 Senior Living Communities in First ‘Best Senior Living’ Ratings

Senior living operators have long looked for new ways to convey quality and differentiate their communities from their competitors. Now, they have another tool in their toolbox. U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday published its first-ever 2022-23 “Best Senior Living,” list, which designates senior living communities as “best” in several categories: Independent living, assisted […]

Transactions & Financings: Brookdale’s $200M Senior Note Offering; Ventas Completes $2.3B New Senior Acquisition

Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) is taking further steps to restructure its outstanding debt. The Brentwood, Tennessee-based owner and operator of senior housing communities on Tuesday announced plans to offer up to $200 million in convertible senior notes, due on October 15, 2026. The notes are unsecured obligations of Brookdale, and interest will be paid […]

In the Pipeline: Capitol Seniors Housing Opens New York Community; Vitality Living Grows in Georgia

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. View this year’s winning entries here. Construction: Planned IntegraCare, Avenue Development Plan Community in Pennsylvania IntegraCare and Avenue Development have announced plans for a new senior […]

In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (3/16/17)

Construction: Planned Work to Begin Soon On Senior Living Facility in Virginia A 230,000-square-foot senior living facility is scheduled to break ground at the end of this March in Fairfax, Virginia. The project, by IntegraCare, will include 91 independent living units, 79 assisted living units, 24 memory care units and 16 units for high-acuity patients. […]

Movers & Shakers: Senior Lifestyle’s New COO

Senior Lifestyle Announces New COO Chicago-based owner, operator and developer Senior Lifestyle Corp. announced the appointment of Lisa A. Fordyce as COO, where she will be responsible for leading the company’s operational business strategies and care initiatives. Before joining Senior Lifestyle, Fordyce served as a vice president of operations at Emeritus Senior Living, leading its […]

IntegraCare Adds Three Senior Living Communities to Portfolio

IntegraCare added three Pennsylvania senior living properties with a total of 225 beds to its portfolio in June for an undisclosed purchase price. The communities are located in Clearfield, Bedford, and Tyrone, all in Central Pennsylvania. They’re located nearby IntegraCare’s three existing properties in Central Pennsylvania; the company says the acquisition enhances its ability to […]