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 | Oct 29, 2024 4:52 pm | Acquisitions
Working on behalf of an institutional seller, Blueprint facilitated the sale of Elison Independent Living of Niles, a 288-unit independent living community in Niles, Illinois. Current ownership had recently completed high-end renovations to the common areas,... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Oct 29, 2024 4:50 pm | Acquisitions
A publicly traded REIT acquired a Class-A and well performing seniors housing community in Waco, Texas. Built in 2021, The Blake at Waco offers 71 assisted living and 41 memory care units on a site adjacent to the Baylor Scott & White Hospital. It includes a host... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Oct 29, 2024 4:48 pm | Financings
EVA Care Group, a national healthcare conglomerate based in Los Angeles, secured a new credit facility to refinance existing debt, fund capital improvements and take out cash on a couple of senior care properties in southern California. Helios Healthcare Advisors... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Oct 25, 2024 4:01 pm | Acquisitions
The Christian Horizons bankruptcy deal is coming along, with four stalking horse bidders selected for portions of the Midwest senior care portfolio. The faith-based, not-for-profit organization filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 16, 2024 in the U.S. Bankruptcy... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Oct 24, 2024 3:30 pm | Acquisitions
After 70 years operating a senior care campus in Portland, Oregon, a Jewish not-for-profit organization decided to exit its only physical senior care asset in order to continue its mission serving the Portland Jewish community. That seller was Cedar Sinai Park, a... Read More »