Movers & Shakers — Merrill Gardens Names New President

David Eskenazy Named President of Merrill Gardens David Eskenazy has been named the president of Merrill Gardens, the company announced today. He replaces Tana Gall, who announced earlier this year that she was leaving the company to pursue other interests. Eskenazy will assume his new role effective immediately. Eskenazy brings to the position more than […]

Movers & Shakers — People and Positions for December, Part I

Primrose Retirement Community Names Executive Director Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka, Ind., has announced that Wendy White has been named executive director.   White, who began her duties on Nov. 17, will oversee the day-to-day operations of the community.  She has worked in the geriatric health field for more than 30 years, serving as a […]

Movers & Shakers — People and Positions for August, Part I

Isaac Losh Joins Senior Star as Vice President of Acquisitions Senior Star, a Tulsa, Oklahoma-based real estate services company committed to senior housing, announced Isaac Losh has joined the company as vice president of acquisitions.  In this position, Losh will focus on aspects of the acquisition/merger life cycle, including the identification, underwriting and execution of […]

In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (6/26/14)

Construction: Planned Pathway Senior Living Proposes 120-Unit Supportive Living Facility Des Plaines, Illinois-based Pathway Senior Living is proposing to build a 120-unit senior living facility in Lake Zurich, a northwest suburb of Chicago, reports Lake Zurich Courier. Village trustees have agreed that the proposal to build a three-story supportive living facility on part of six […]

In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (7/31/13)

Construction: Planned Non-profit Plans Large-Scale Senior Living Community in Dallas The Legacy Senior Communities is planning a large-scale senior living community in Dallas that will incorporate independent, assisted and memory care living services, reports Dallas Business Journal. While developers say it is too soon to determine the exact unit breakdown for the planned The Legacy Willow […]

CNL Healthcare Properties Acquires 10 Senior Communities for $158.2 Million

CNL Healthcare Properties, an investment offering sponsored by CNL Financial Group with intentions of becoming a real estate investment trust, recently acquired 10 senior living communities in two transactions totaling $158.2 million.  The properties are located in six states in the East and Midwest and add 671 senior living units to CNL Healthcare Properties’ portfolio.  […]

In the Pipeline: Senior Housing Construction Projects (10/31/2012)

Construction: Planned SRP Medical, Frontier Management to Build McKinney, Tex. Community SRP Medical and Frontier Management are planning an 80,000-square-foot McKinney, Tex. senior living community. The new development will offer 75 assisted living and 32 memory care units in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Amenities will include a theater room, dining and activity areas, and […]