After SHAG Affiliation, Transforming Age Readies New Management Brand and Intergenerational Models

It’s been roughly nine months since Transforming Age and Sustainable Housing for Ageless Generations (SHAG) announced their affiliation plans — and now, the nonprofit is on the cusp of some big changes. The combined organization, which operates under the Transforming Age banner with 39 communities, is set to announce the formation of a new property […]

How SHAG Scaled Middle-Market Senior Living, And Where It’s Going Next

Sustainable Housing for Ageless Generations (SHAG) has earned a reputation in the Pacific Northwest for its quirky brand and successful model of senior housing at an accessible price point. The Tukwila, Washington-based affordable senior housing nonprofit has refined its model over the past three decades through a mix of innovative partnerships, leaner staffing models, and […]

Transactions & Financings: Sun Communities’ $343M Mobile Home Deal; SHAG’s Opportunity Zone Development

Sun Communities agrees to $343.6M mobile home portfolio deal Mobile home and recreational community real estate investment trust Sun Communities (NYSE: SUI) entered into an agreement to acquire an eight state, 31-community portfolio through a merger with Jensen Communities, for $343.6 million. The portfolio comprises of 5,230 developed sites and over 460 additional expansion sites […]

Transform Podcast #5 – Jay Woolford of Sustainable Housing for Ageless Generations (SHAG) and Debra Maynard of Prime Senior Housing Group

Affordability is a hot button topic in senior living. The ongoing focus on developing market rate housing development is leading to a supply-demand imbalance for seniors seeking middle market and low income housing, and housing inventory. But there are a growing number of developers committed to meeting the need for middle market and low income […]

SHAG Succeeds With Middle-Market Senior Living, Unconventional Branding

This year has been one of redefinition for Sustainable Housing for Ageless Generations (SHAG). The Washington-state based senior housing provider — the largest in the Puget Sound area — celebrated its 30th anniversary with a new vision, and came close to changing its name altogether. SHAG’s acronym used to stand for “Senior Housing Assistance Group.” […]