In the Pipeline: Resort Lifestyle Opens Community; Omega Senior Living Adds Memory Care Units

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: Completed Resort Lifestyle Communities opens Iowa community Glen Meadows, an age-restricted IL community in West Des Moines, Iowa, is now open. The community consists of […]

Diversified Sees Benefits of Newly Remade Portfolio Despite ‘More Measured’ Recovery

Last year, Diversified Healthcare Trust (Nasdaq: DHC) transitioned more than 100 senior living communities from Five Star Senior Living to 10 other operators. That effort started to bear fruit in the first quarter of 2022, according to the company’s top executives. Occupancy for the 107 communities increased approximately 100 basis points in the first quarter […]

Transactions & Financings: Griffin-American Health Care REIT Merger Complete; HumanGood Secures $120M Bond Package

Griffin-American Health Care REIT III (GAHR III) and Griffin-American Health Care REIT IV (GAHR IV) completed their previously announced merger, setting the stage for the largest-ever public offering for a health care real estate investment trust in a record year for REIT mergers. The tax-free, stock-for stock transaction creates a combined company with a total […]

In the Pipeline: MorningStar, Edgemark Plan Colorado Community; Third Margaritaville Project Moves Closer to Opening

Construction: Planned MorningStar, Edgemark Plan Colorado Community MorningStar Senior Living and co-developer Edgemark Development are planning to open a new senior living community in Centennial, Colorado. The community, MorningStar Senior Living at Holly Park, is slated to have 160 independent living, assisted living and memory units. Planned amenities include an indoor saline pool, fitness and […]