Big Deals from Brookdale, NHI, Invesque Kick Off M&A Revival in Senior Living

This article is part of your SHN+ subscription Last week, Invesque (TSX: IVQ.U and IVQ) announced it is selling its interest in Commonwealth Senior Living and 20 communities managed by the operator. Invesque’s deal also follows two other sizable transactions: One from Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) to acquire 41 communities it operates for $610 […]

Logos Living Capital Buys 8 Former Commonwealth Communities After Invesque Sale

Logos Living Capital, a New York based private equity firm focused on senior housing, acquired eight communities formerly managed by Commonwealth Senior Living as an extension of its rapid growth on the East Coast. The newly acquired communities, which will be managed by Viva Senior Living, are located in Maryland, Tennessee and Virginia; and were […]

Commonwealth, Invesque CEOs: Sale of Management Company, 27 Communities Paves Way for Future

Commonwealth Senior Living is on the cusp of having a new owner. Health care real estate company Invesque (TSX: IVQ.U and IVQ) has reached a definitive agreement to sell its interest in the Commonwealth management company and in 20 Commonwealth properties. This is on the heels of Invesque selling seven other Commonwealth senior living communities, […]

In the Pipeline: LCS to Lead $90M Expansion; HDG Opens Colorado Community

In the Pipeline 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 LCS Development to lead $90M expansion in North Carolina LCS Development, a Life Care Services […]

Transactions & Financings: Invesque Moves Further Away From Skilled Nursing, MassDevelopment Issues $129M Bond

Financings MassDevelopment Issues $129M Bond For Middle-Market Community MassDevelopment announced it issued a $129 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of 2Life Opus Newton for the development of a senior living community aimed at serving the middle market. The community – run by 2Life Opus, an affiliate of 2 Life Communities – will be a 174-unit […]

Commonwealth Senior Living CEO: We Expect to Meet and Exceed Pre-Pandemic Margins

As Commonwealth Senior Living CEO Earl Parker looks ahead to the future, he is not worried about occupancy or demand. With the company’s average occupancy back at pre-pandemic levels, Parker believes “that we will get back to those numbers and exceed them, frankly.” “We have a product that people want and need, and more people […]

Invesque Sees Occupancy Momentum, Continues Skilled Nursing Exodus

Leaders with real estate investment firm Invesque (TSE: IVQ.U) hope to continue positive momentum into the end of the year as they continue to optimize the company’s senior housing portfolio in favor of senior living communities. The Carmel, Indiana-based REIT in the second quarter of 2022 continued its pivot to private-pay senior living communities. Year […]

Invesque CEO: ‘We’re Not Done Yet’ After $300M in Asset Sales

Real estate investment firm Invesque (TSE: IVQ.U) is poised to continue pruning its portfolio this year and beyond. The Carmel, Indiana-based REIT has spent the last 10 months selling $300 million in assets, with the proceeds of the transactions being used to reduce leverage and shore up the company’s balance sheet as it manages its […]

Invesque CEO: It’s Time to Throw Out Senior Living Playbook, Think Differently

With the need for innovation gaining urgency, senior living owners and operators should throw out the playbook and the whiteboard. That’s according to Scott White, CEO of real estate investment firm and Commonwealth Senior Living owner Invesque (IVQ.TO). “Don’t even start with the whiteboard, start with just looking up at the sky and dreaming and […]

Transactions & Financings: Front Porch, Covia Merger Complete; Invesque Closes $75M in Sales

Transactions Front Porch, Covia Communities Complete Merger Front Porch announced that its merger with Covia Communities became effective on April 1. The merger, which was announced in 2021, has a footprint that includes about 7,500 residents in 19 senior living communities located in four states. The new organization will operate under the Front Porch name […]