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 | Jul 3, 2024 8:29 am | 60 Seconds, Acquisitions, Statistics
We have been saying for the past few months that we are currently on a record pace of M&A activity for seniors housing and care properties, and our preliminary results for the first half of the year show 334 publicly announced transactions. That is not only a... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Jul 3, 2024 8:27 am | Acquisitions
A not-for-profit organization took over ownership of an assisted living/memory care community in Minnesota from a private equity firm seller. There’s a headline that falls out of the narrative of The New York Times. Senior Living Investment Brokerage’s Jason Punzel,... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Jul 3, 2024 8:24 am | Acquisitions
Selectis Health engaged Blueprint in the divestment of its skilled nursing facility in Macon, Georgia. Archway Transitional Care features 100 beds and is operated by Ethica Health & Retirement, a subsidiary of Community Health Systems of Georgia, the largest... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Jul 1, 2024 8:26 am | Acquisitions, Financings
Meridian Capital Group’s Senior Housing and Healthcare Platform, led by Ari Adlerstein and Josh Simpson, closed over $850 million in transaction volume in the second quarter of 2024 across 26 transactions, following $525 million closed in the first quarter of the year... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Jul 1, 2024 8:25 am | Acquisitions
Quadrum Global, a billion-dollar-plus real estate investor and developer, has sold its trophy seniors housing property in Fort Myers, Florida, with Continuum Advisors representing them in the deal. Amavida opened in December 2018 with 28 independent living cottages,... Read More »