About Ben Swett
Ben joined Irving Levin in the summer of 2014 as an Analyst, responsible for the research and reporting on seniors housing M&A and finance news for the Senior Care Investor, in addition to providing research and analysis for Irving Levin’s healthcare sector reports.
Ben graduated from Hamilton College with a B.A. in History (concentrating on the American Civil War) and minors in French and Economics. When not at the office, chances are you will find Ben on the tennis court.
by Ben Swett | Sep 11, 2024 9:03 am | Acquisitions
Harrison Street has acquired five seniors housing communities in a joint venture with Brightview Senior Living, from Brightview itself, as part of the pair’s ongoing partnership. Brightview will continue to manage the communities. The purchase price was not disclosed,... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Sep 11, 2024 8:18 am | Financings
A Charleston, South Carolina-based owner/operator refinanced its seniors housing community in Morgantown, West Virginia, with the help of Live Oak Bank and Berkadia Commercial Mortgage. The bank closed a $39 million A/B uni-tranche loan, with Berkadia’s Seniors... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Sep 11, 2024 8:17 am | Developments
The McFarlin Group just broke ground on its newest active adult community in Dallas, Texas, The Blake at Bent Tree. Featuring 200 units, the community is McFarlin’s 17th development in Dallas, and the company is based in the city, as well. The Blake was developed as... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Sep 11, 2024 8:14 am | 60 Seconds, Opinion, Statistics
Two years ago at the NIC Fall Conference, the spike in interest rates, with the 10-Year Treasury rate heading above 3.5%, seemed to spook many investors, as deals started disintegrating left and right. That did not help to lift the mood of everyone there. Then, last... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Sep 10, 2024 10:23 am | Acquisitions, Statistics
The SeniorCare Investor is releasing a mid-year update of its key valuation statistics for the assisted living, independent living and skilled nursing sectors in its latest report: Spotlight on Senior Care M&A. Check out the average prices and cap rates, as well... Read More »