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 | Aug 23, 2024 8:48 am | Acquisitions
A private equity firm previously focused on development made the switch to M&A in acquiring a newer-vintage but value-add memory care community in an affluent suburb of Chicago, Illinois. The move makes sense, given the opportunities to acquire quality physical... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Aug 20, 2024 4:19 pm | Acquisitions
The not-for-profit Community First Solutions acquired an assisted living/memory care community in Beavercreek, Ohio (Dayton MSA), taking over operations at the same time. Ziegler represented the seller, Confluent Senior Living, in the transaction. Built in 2019 by... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Aug 20, 2024 4:15 pm | Uncategorized
A state-of-the-art rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility in Danvers, Massachusetts (Boston MSA) secured a new operator and lease arrangement. The developer/landlord and existing tenant engaged Blueprint’s Michael Segal, Ben Firestone, Daniel Waldhorn and Steve... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Aug 20, 2024 4:10 pm | 60 Seconds
It seems that despite the record levels of M&A activity we are witnessing in the seniors housing and care market, there are still scores of buyers and lenders still ready to pounce on the growth opportunity but have not done so yet. They are just waiting for... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Aug 16, 2024 1:23 pm | Acquisitions
It took a lot of creativity and nearly two and a half years for an assisted living/memory care community in San Francisco to find a new owner, that new owner being the City of San Francisco. Rob Reis of Marcus & Millichap handled the transaction, representing the... Read More »