New Markets, Creative Partnerships: Pathway, Capri Pursue Distinct Growth Strategies

In 2017, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee sold land in the city’s historic Italian-American neighborhood to Capri Communities for $1. Capri created St. Rita Square, a 118-unit senior community with independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The Waukesha, Wisconsin-based developer and operator then built a brand new church adjacent to the new community and […]

Senior Lifestyle Moves Forward After Shedding More Than 50 Properties

Having transitioned out of 50-plus communities in two portfolios over roughly the last year, Senior Lifestyle Corp. is now rebuilding scale while continuing to navigate the challenges of Covid-19. The Chicago-based operator — which currently manages around 120 communities — is making progress on both those fronts, CEO Jon DeLuca and Vice Chairman/Chief Investment Officer […]

Welltower’s Record Investment Pace Set to Continue with ‘Barbell’ Strategy for Senior Housing

Welltower’s (NYSE: WELL) senior housing portfolio is rebounding from its pandemic lowpoint, and the company continues to ink investments in senior housing and other asset classes. In fact, after investing nearly $1.4 billion in Q2 2021, CEO Shankh Mitra predicted that Q3 could be another record quarter. But while the company is making progress on […]

Transform Podcast #53: Pathway to Living CEO Jerry Finis

It’s been a big summer for Pathway to Living.  The Chicago-based senior living operator is nearly doubling its portfolio under a $97 million transaction with real estate investment trust Welltower. CEO Jerry Finis believes the new relationship could help fuel more growth for Pathway in the future — and that buyers with access to large […]

With $2.2B Invested Since Q4, Welltower’s ‘Covid Class’ Sets Up Future Growth

Welltower (NYSE: WELL) has invested $2.2 billion over 29 transactions since the fourth quarter of 2020, much of that in senior housing. The Toledo, Ohio-based company has deepened its ties with more than a dozen companies since the pandemic began, and Welltower acquired 76 senior housing and outpatient medical properties over 29 transactions since 4Q20. […]

Pathway to Living Adds 22 Communities in $97M Transaction With Welltower

Pathway to Living is dramatically growing its senior housing portfolio with the addition of 22 communities in a transaction with Welltower (NYSE: WELL). “This partnership with Welltower is one that, when combined with our design and construction platform and middle-market management expertise, will bring an elevated experience to seniors across the 22-property portfolio,” Pathway to […]

Movers & Shakers: Transforming Age Hires EVP of Housing, Hospitality; New Lifespace Chief Information Officer

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Discovery Senior Living Launches New Multi-Brand Strategy with 16-Property Acquisition

The recent acquisition of 16 communities from Healthpeak (NYSE: PEAK) was the largest transaction in company history for Discovery Senior Living and marks the start of a strategic shift for the provider, to a structure of regional brands. The deal was publicly announced last week by Irvine, California-based Healthpeak, which is a real estate investment […]