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 | Jun 18, 2024 3:50 pm | 60 Seconds, Statistics
The CCRC market continues to lead all other sectors in its occupancy recovery, post-pandemic. Yes, we are talking about a smaller market, and many of these communities tend to be higher-end, luxury properties mostly in primary markets that have generally demonstrated... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Jun 14, 2024 3:07 pm | Acquisitions, Developments
Sherman & Roylance closed the sale of an eight-acre development site in Austin, Texas, which was initially envisioned for a senior living community. However, the buyer, Novak Brothers, plans to leverage their expertise and create a new multifamily development in... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Jun 11, 2024 3:43 pm | 60 Seconds, Opinion, Statistics
Last week, The Wall Street Journal published an article examining private equity activity in the healthcare M&A market, specifically that its activity was down compared with 2023 because of increased regulatory scrutiny and higher interest rates. The article cited... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Jun 6, 2024 3:33 pm | Acquisitions
Evans Senior Investments arranged the sale of a 45-bed post-acute rehab facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Understandably, with its newer vintage, all-Medicare census and higher and higher acuity patient base, the facility traded for a high per-bed price, at $8.5 million,... Read More »
by Ben Swett | May 31, 2024 3:37 pm | Acquisitions
After more than twenty years of ownership, a family owner/operator decided to sell its senior apartment community in Sacramento, California. The partnership chose to engage Rob Reis and Jon Holmquist of Marcus & Millichap to quietly market their property for sale.... Read More »