NorthStar Realty Finance to Buy 32 Holiday Properties for $875 Million

In a deal quietly announced in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing last week, NorthStar Realty Finance Corp. (NYSE: NRF) said it is acquiring a portfolio of 32 independent living communities from affiliates Harvest Facility Holdings LP, an affiliate of Holiday Retirement, for $875 million. The portfolio of private-pay facilities comprises approximately 3,983 units across […]

Most Read: ‘Uber for Home Care,’ Brookdale Real Estate Sale Talks

In case you missed them…. here are the top headlines grabbing Senior Housing News readers’ attention this week.  ‘Uber for Home Care’ Raises $20 Million from Investors—A home care startup, Honor, has raised $20 million from a roster of high-profile investors to launch a product that aims to transform how professional caregivers connect with and […]

Here’s How the Brookdale Real Estate Saga Could Play Out

While a deal remains to be seen, it’s clear Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) shareholders and investors are “stirring the pot” when it comes to the company’s massive real estate portfolio — and senior management isn’t ruling out any possibilities. After months of lead shareholder Sandell Asset Management Corp. prodding Brookdale to spin off its […]

Report: Brookdale in Talks to Sell Real Estate to HCP, Ventas

Following ongoing pressure from a major shareholder to spin off its real estate portfolio, Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) is reportedly in talks with HCP Inc. (NYSE: HCP) and Ventas Inc. (NYSE: VTR) as potential buyers of the real estate. Sandell Asset Management Corp., the lead shareholder, is said to be involved in discussions with Brookdale […]

[Update] Ventas to Spin off SNF REIT, Acquire Ardent Health for $1.75 Billion

Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR) announced early Monday morning it will acquire Ardent Health Services, Inc., one of the 10 largest for-profit hospital companies in the U.S., for $1.75 billion in cash. Owned by private equity funds, Ardent owns and operates leading health systems across the U.S. and generates approximately $2 billion in annual revenue with more than half coming from private […]

Must Reads: Keys to Ventas’ Success, Google ‘Ventures’ into Anti-Aging Tech

Diversified Business Model is Key to Success — For large-cap real estate investment trust (REIT) Ventas, Inc., success flows from having a diverse capital stack and a variety of products in different geographies, Chairman and CEO Debra Cafaro said at the recent Citi Global CEO Property Conference. The company’s experience with various types of deals […]

The Biggest Senior Housing Deals of 2014

The year in review for the senior housing mergers and acquisition market could be characterized by several traits, primarily the insatiable appetite among investors nurtured by billion-dollar blockbuster transactions. Both publicly- and non-traded REITs, private equity firms, as well as other operators were the players, acquiring senior housing and health care real estate and an […]

Senior Housing Jobs Open Nationwide — Apply Today

December has officially kicked off the holiday season, and senior housing providers are celebrating with a number of new positions. ProMatura Group, Bloom Senior Living and Ventas, among others, are looking to hire talented professionals to fill the roles of senior research analyst, COO and asset manager. Spread the holiday cheer by applying today. Are […]

Senior Housing Now Hiring Marketers, Executive Directors and More—Apply Today

As the final quarter of the year gets underway, senior housing operators, developers, financiers and many more are looking for new talents to help grow their operations, and they’re searching across a variety of expertise. Positions for marketers, asset managers, nursing and business development directors are just a few jobs currently offered by companies like […]

Ventas, GlynnDevins, CBRE All Hiring — Apply Today

Looking for a senior housing job? We’ve got you covered, bringing you job postings from some of the top senior housing employers in the country.   Open positions include recruiter at Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR), junior appraiser at CBRE, Inc., business development director at GlynnDevins and more. Are you a senior living company or organization […]