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.

Articles Written by Ben Swett

SLIB’s Summer of Sales Continues

SLIB’s Summer of Sales Continues

by | Aug 13, 2024 4:02 pm | Acquisitions

It’s been a record-setting year, so far, for M&A activity, and 2024 could mark a record for Senior Living Investment Brokerage, as well. After a little more than half the year, the firm has so far closed 42 transactions, split between 28 seniors housing and 14... Read More »
CreativeCap Closes LifeCo Loan

CreativeCap Closes LifeCo Loan

by | Aug 8, 2024 6:29 pm | Financings

CreativCap closed a lifeco refinance for an existing, Class-A assisted living/memory care community in Northbrook, Illinois. Consisting of two buildings, the community opened in 2014 with 188 units. It leased up well and underwent a $16 million expansion and... Read More »
Another County-Owned SNF Finds New Owner

Another County-Owned SNF Finds New Owner

by | Aug 7, 2024 8:28 am | Acquisitions

Fewer and fewer counties have been able to hold onto their skilled nursing facilities, often lacking the scale (or expertise) to operate them profitably and having to support large losses on their books for years. COVID, the staffing shortage and soaring expenses did... Read More »