A southern California-based investment group made its first seniors housing acquisition, buying Merrill Gardens Oceanside in Oceanside, California (San Diego MSA). An East Coast-based private equity firm hired Brad Goodsell, Jason Punzel and Brad Clousing of Senior Living Investment Brokerage to sell the property.
Built in 1999, the community features 148 beds and 144 units of independent living, assisted living and memory care. It was around 75% occupied but was losing money at the time of marketing. No purchase price was disclosed.
