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 22, 2024 3:11 pm | 60 Seconds, Acquisitions, Opinion
Last week, we recorded our 560th deal of 2024, which breaks the annual record for M&A volume across seniors housing and skilled nursing transactions. And we have more than two months to go. So there can be no dispute that we will set an M&A record this year,... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Oct 18, 2024 3:38 pm | Acquisitions, Statistics
The most active dealmaking year was 2022, in which 559 transactions were announced, according to LevinPro LTC. As of Friday October 18, 2024, the senior care sector has hit a new record in terms of transaction volume. We are currently at 560 transactions, and still... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Oct 17, 2024 4:22 pm | Acquisitions
After acquiring and turning around a skilled nursing facility in Alexandria, Louisiana, a mom & pop operator is selling the asset and entering into a well deserved retirement. Built in 1990 with a renovation in 2017, Regency House Alexandria features 60 skilled... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Oct 17, 2024 2:28 pm | Acquisitions
A not-for-profit senior care campus in Asbury, Iowa, found a new owner with the help of Jeff Binder, Jason Punzel and Jake Anderson of Senior Living Investment Brokerage. Dubuque, Iowa-based Luther Manor Communities had previously owned the campus, plus one location... Read More »
by Ben Swett | Oct 17, 2024 2:27 pm | Financings
For anyone who has wondered which banks are actively lending in this capital markets environment, Live Oak Bank has been on a tear in the last few weeks, closing more than six transactions recently. The latest three were bridge loans closed on behalf of seniors... Read More »