Almost two years ago exactly, “The Forgotten Middle” report quantified the enormous, imminent demand for senior living at a middle-market price point. Since that time, many providers have set their sights on this part of the market. But most of their early-stage work has been done behind closed doors, with only occasional hints as to […]
Merrill Gardens has launched a new sub-brand tailored for the middle market after more than a year of internal planning and brainstorming with focus groups. The Seattle-based operator is rolling out the brand, Truewood by Merrill, at 23 communities in 13 states across the U.S., almost all of which were included in the company’s joint-venture […]
Welltower (NYSE: WELL) is improving its liquidity debt maturities situations. The Toledo, Ohio-based health care real estate investment trust closed a $750 million offering of 2.8% senior unsecured notes, due in June 2031. Welltower will use the net proceeds to redeem $340 million of outstanding 3.75% senior notes due March 2023, and $335 million of […]
In the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic last year, Welltower (NYSE: WELL) sold its stake in all 10 Merrill Gardens communities in its senior housing operating portfolio. The Seattle-based owner-operator, and its partner, AEW Capital Management, purchased the portfolio for $700 million. The transaction was brokered by Newmark’s Healthcare & Alternative Real Estate Assets team, […]
Four years ago, Waltham, Massachusetts-based senior living provider Benchmark launched The Branches. The assisted living and memory care-focused brand targets the middle market, promising communities that offer a more affordable price point without sacrificing their attractiveness or approach to activities and socialization. Founded in 1997, Benchmark brings in about $500 million in annual revenue and […]
More than 1,400 Amazon Echo Show devices will be distributed to assisted living communities across North Carolina by the end of this month, at no cost to providers. That’s thanks to efforts made by the North Carolina Assisted Living Association (NCALA) and senior living-focused technology platform K4Connect. The association and K4Connect have worked together for […]
Among the many lessons that Covid-19 drove home in 2020: No one can predict what the future holds. But as the senior living industry battles the latest wave of infections and starts to beat back the pandemic through vaccination, it’s also more important than ever to look ahead and try to identify what trends will […]
Harrison Street has reportedly raised $720 million for a new fund to be invested in senior housing and other types of real estate. The fund ultimately could raise up to $2 billion, according to a Nov. 17 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Chicago-based Harrison Street raised $720 million within 60 days and […]
Welltower (NYSE: WELL), the nation’s largest owner of senior housing properties, will not be changing its strategic direction under its recently named CEO, Shankh Mitra. “Many of you have asked me if our strategy will change going forward — the answer to that question is an emphatic no,” Mitra said Thursday during the Toledo, Ohio-based […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has drastically accelerated the adoption of technology within senior living, with communities across the nation rapidly implementing a variety of tools. One of the most high-profile tech rollouts of 2020 has been occurring at buildings operated by Merrill Gardens, where Google has been deploying Nest Hub Max devices with adaptations for older […]
